How do i read my VIN number
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How do i read my VIN number
I bought my Corvette used from a dealership. Months after i bought it the saleman told a friend of mine that my car came from the factory with a automatic transmission in it and that a previos owner changed it over to a six speed. I did have it up on a hoist about six months after i bought it and it did have what looked like a brand new transmission in it. My question is what number on the VIN tells you about the transmission it came with.
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I bought my Corvette used from a dealership. Months after i bought it the saleman told a friend of mine that my car came from the factory with a automatic transmission in it and that a previos owner changed it over to a six speed. I did have it up on a hoist about six months after i bought it and it did have what looked like a brand new transmission in it. My question is what number on the VIN tells you about the transmission it came with.
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Also the rear axle code is different for an auto and a manual trans car. If your rpo code in the glove box says GU6, it started as manual car with a 3:42 rear. If it says GU2, or G90 and G92, it was an auto with either a 2:73 or a 3:15. A 3:15 car will have both G90 and G92 in the code list.
You didn't say what year car you have, but if its 97-98 the codes are under the driver's side rear storage lid. Tip: Always put the year car you're asking about in the question, or complete your profile.
You didn't say what year car you have, but if its 97-98 the codes are under the driver's side rear storage lid. Tip: Always put the year car you're asking about in the question, or complete your profile.
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Also the rear axle code is different for an auto and a manual trans car. If your rpo code in the glove box says GU6, it started as manual car with a 3:42 rear. If it says GU2, or G90 and G92, it was an auto with either a 2:73 or a 3:15. A 3:15 car will have both G90 and G92 in the code list.
You didn't say what year car you have, but if its 97-98 the codes are under the driver's side rear storage lid. Tip: Always put the year car you're asking about in the question, or complete your profile.
You didn't say what year car you have, but if its 97-98 the codes are under the driver's side rear storage lid. Tip: Always put the year car you're asking about in the question, or complete your profile.
