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Old May 17, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Howdy,
I recently purchased a 79 model. It is red, runs strong.new leather interior. All in all in pretty good shape.

The VIN # is 1Z8789S415643
The engine # is V0512TYU C7UZ03798 3970010
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I believe the VIN indicates A L48 engine. From my reseach I do not believe the engine is original to the car. Can any one tell what the motor is from? And possibly the specs.

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Terry
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Originally Posted by tgcattle
Howdy,
I recently purchased a 79 model. It is red, runs strong.new leather interior. All in all in pretty good shape.

The VIN # is 1Z8789S415643
The engine # is V0512TYU C7UZ03798 3970010
2


I believe the VIN indicates A L48 engine. From my reseach I do not believe the engine is original to the car. Can any one tell what the motor is from? And possibly the specs.

Thanks
Terry
May 12Th 1975 Van or Bus 165 HP
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Old May 17, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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I can now justify purchasing a 350/290hp long block from summit. If i add my performer intake and edelbrock 700 or maybe it a 750cfm i fergot which it is. And also headers, Wonder wht kinda hp i'll make. Maybe a cam also. Any recemendations will be greatly appeciated.
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