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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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If you are unsure what LS motor you have, is there anyway to tell? I know it should be an LS1 but there was an engine replacement a few years back.
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If you are unsure what LS motor you have, is there anyway to tell? I know it should be an LS1 but there was an engine replacement a few years back.
numbers stamped on the block will tell you what block is used. numbers stamped on the heads will tell you the heads.

http://outintheshop.com/faq/casting/castings2.html
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 99FRC Newb
numbers stamped on the block will tell you what block is used. numbers stamped on the heads will tell you the heads.

http://outintheshop.com/faq/casting/castings2.html
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Originally Posted by 99FRC Newb
numbers stamped on the block will tell you what block is used. numbers stamped on the heads will tell you the heads.

http://outintheshop.com/faq/casting/castings2.html
Cool site, thank you


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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 99FRC Newb
numbers stamped on the block will tell you what block is used. numbers stamped on the heads will tell you the heads.

http://outintheshop.com/faq/casting/castings2.html
It's in the favorites
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