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Old Oct 15, 2023 | 09:01 PM
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Can someone tell me what the two numbers on the engine block means? I see the longer of the two containers the vin numbers. What is the shorter alpha numeric stamp tell me?
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It gives the engine plant, build date and usage/horsepower code.
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The engine code starts with either a "T" for Tonawanda (where big blocks are built) or a "V" for Flint where small blocks are built. The next two digits are numbers for the month the engine was assembled (01 through 12), followed by two more numbers for the day (01-31). Finally there are two or three letters that identify the engine. If you post the whole series here one of us will be able to identify the engine for you.
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V0307cmr
1z87486900783
1978
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V0307cmr
1z87486900783
1978
CMR = ‘78 Vette, L82 with manual transmission.

Edit:
You can find those codes here:

https://www.nastyz28.com/spmenu.html

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The VIN is for a 1978 Pace Car with an L82. That, plus the 4-speed, make for a very rare vehicle.

More codes can be found here:

https://corvettec3.ca/

Please post some pictures!
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