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Old Apr 9, 2020 | 11:17 AM
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V0123ZAC I'm pretty sure the 1st is the plant, 2cnd build date, what's the third ?
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It's the engine number, plant, actual number, and code. It's mostly for warranty in case of engine in case of internal failure. I believe all the LT1s were built in Flint. The 3 letter code would application in case its a replacement engine without VIN stamp. All LT1s were vin P regardless the different versions were sent to the different plants. There maybe be a chart in parts catalog that lists the different codes. Code isn't required to look up parts.
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'92 LT1 maybe Jan 23 build? Do you have a '92 Corvette? What's the build mo/yr on the certification label?
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Yes, 92 coupe Lt1, pulled the motor to do some updates. It has a pin drive for the optspark, not sure it's the original motor. Pretty sure deciphering ZAC would tell me what I need to know
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Originally Posted by wwracer
Yes, 92 coupe Lt1, pulled the motor to do some updates. It has a pin drive for the optspark, not sure it's the original motor. Pretty sure deciphering ZAC would tell me what I need to know
ZAC is a '92 code. Certification Label date should be something later than 1/92

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Thanks, that's what I needed to know. Glad i went through the car this winter. ran pretty good, but found a myriad of problems that would have taken the fun out of a long trip. Paid 5K for the car, looks like I'll have another 5 getting her into daily driver condition
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