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Jul 12, 2012 | 09:59 PM

GarthVader

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Engine code

I was cruising around looking at ads today and I came across this car. The number stamped on the engine struck me as odd seeing how the last few numbers aren't in line with the rest. Is this normal or a bad sign? The last picture is what I am talking about. http://www.usedcorvettesforsale.com/...tte-47363.html

Jul 13, 2012 | 07:16 AM

avalonjohn

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I would not necessarily say it is a bad sign. I would be much more concerned if it were a big block or LT-1. It's a base model engine, which in my opinion, is less likely to be restamped (not that it never happens, just less likely). A couple other pictures would be in order to make a better judgement but to me, from that picture, it may be ok. I know some guys here really know their stamps and marks and have indicated in the past that errors in stamping did occur at the factory.

Jul 13, 2012 | 09:32 AM

Easy Mike

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I don't like either stamp and would want to know the story behind each. A better quality pic would also help.

Jul 13, 2012 | 09:46 AM

Mike Ward

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I don't like either stamp and would want to know the story behind each. A better quality pic would also help.

BOTH stamps have 'issues' and the bad pic doesn't help. There again the seller states that the car 'Has maching numbers'

Jul 13, 2012 | 09:48 AM

joewill

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yes it's a bad sign, but if the car is in good condition and is priced correctly, so what...

price it based on a questionable original engine.. therefor assume it is not.

no one spends the big bucks for a excellent passable stamp on a base engine. as a result they get what they pay for.

scenarios exist where the factory misstamped, but I wouldn't pay extra for a car where this MIGHT have happened.

Jul 13, 2012 | 05:22 PM

GarthVader

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Thanks for the responses guys. Another ounce of info in my Corvette education.

Jul 13, 2012 | 05:46 PM

Alan 71

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Hi GV,
It would be interesting to see the VIN stamp on the transmission case since it was done at the same time.
Regards,
Alan

Jul 13, 2012 | 08:19 PM

GarthVader

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Hi GV,
It would be interesting to see the VIN stamp on the transmission case since it was done at the same time.
Regards,
Alan

Hello, Alan- I have no intention to buy this car I was just checking it out. However, as you might have seen I'm in the market for a car and I have been trying to educate myself on all of these details. Where can the transmission stamp be found and is it visible if the car is on a lift?