engine codes
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From: Bowdon, GA.
Car: 1988 Camaro
Engine: 355, 10.34:1, 249/252 @.050", IK200
Transmission: TH-400, 3500 stall 9.5" converter
Axle/Gears: Ford 9", detroit locker, 3.89 gears
Re: engine codes
V= Flint, MI.
08 = 8th mo. (Aug)
09 = 9th day
TJW has 4 listings
1972 TJW 307 fwrd cab -135HP, 2bbl C-20 & 30
1973 TJW 350 van & bus -155HP 4bbl C-10 to 3500
1974 TJW 350 van & bus -160HP 4bbl C-10 to 3500
1980 TJW 350 conv. cab, a/t M LT9 4bbl C-20 to 3500
Recheck your 14048297... I don't show that number in my books
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: engine codes
Doesn't really matter, The 140xxxxx casting number indicates it's from the 80's. Since it's not a 70's block, the TJW suffix code indicates it's from a 1980 3/4 ton pickup truck. Could be 2 or 4 bolt mains.
Since there's no telling what's inside (pistons, camshaft etc), it's not considered original so all the rest of the information means nothing. All the info is good for is to tell a parts person what it's from when ordering parts.
Since there's no telling what's inside (pistons, camshaft etc), it's not considered original so all the rest of the information means nothing. All the info is good for is to tell a parts person what it's from when ordering parts.
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