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Aug 28, 2010 | 11:19 PM

80vert

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From: east haven ct

engine ID?

Can anyone tell me what engine i have?
The only numbers i can find is pass side next the head.
VH112800
thanks all

Sep 1, 2010 | 11:56 AM

Vetteran'81

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Hmm, if it's stock, I think it would be either the 180hp 305 "Calif. Only" LG4 or the 230hp 350.

Sep 1, 2010 | 12:39 PM

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From: east haven ct

i doubt it is stock....looks like the car is a one of a kind with parts from all over....lol
Its an 80 with 82 collector dark blue interiour with a 75? rear convetible clip on it
I call it Carlisle on wheels...lol

Sep 1, 2010 | 12:48 PM

Easy Mike

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You should find two machine stamps on the pad on the block at the front of the right head. First stamp (large characters) will identify the engine; second stamp (smaller characters) will be the VIN derivitive of the vehicle the engine was originally instaled in.

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This one from a 74:

Sep 1, 2010 | 01:42 PM

80vert

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thanks mike..i will see if the smaller numbers are there as well..i dont recall seeing them
is there a way tyo decode the numbers?
j

Sep 1, 2010 | 02:18 PM

elke_10

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you need the 3 letters after the date code on the block located on the tab at the front of the pass. head

for examples easy mikes

?0807ZAH first letter is the plant which i cant make out in his pick then date 08/aug 07/ 7thday ZAH -350 L48 195 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 (Federal Emissions)