engine stamping info?
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engine stamping info?
I have a mystery engine in an 85 Trans Am I picked up. It looks to be a junkyard engine, and has the centerbolt heads. Car also has the large distributor, but I am guessing it was swapped from the old engine. The main concern I have is wheather it is a 305 or 350. Do they have the same casting number? I have the stamping # off of the front, which is V0120TPA. Any help is appreciated.
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From: Elkton MD USA
Car: 1983, 1986
Engine: 2.8 2bbl, 2.8 MPFI
Transmission: 200C 3 speed, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.42
Don't hold me true to this but (I think), on the rear of the engine, there will be a 5.0 or 5.7 cast into the block
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Its a tough one to see, but that is correct. I believe mine was right where the Engine bolted to the Transmission. If you look straight down you will spot it.
I just checked, there is almost no way to see it with all the the emissions crap. There is a pipe that runs behind the block that made it impossible to see it.
John
I just checked, there is almost no way to see it with all the the emissions crap. There is a pipe that runs behind the block that made it impossible to see it.
John
Last edited by okfoz; Oct 26, 2004 at 09:44 AM.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I am envious, you got me all excited again about a parts car that I took the TPI stuff off of to put on my 87 LG4. I was hoping that whoever did the swap into that car would have used a 350 with all the 305 equipment...
I was NOT so lucky
I finally got the engine leaned forward enough so I could see the bakc of the block, and it said GM 5.0L...
Oh well...
John
I was NOT so lucky
I finally got the engine leaned forward enough so I could see the bakc of the block, and it said GM 5.0L...Oh well...
John
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Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: Internal Combustion
Transmission: Completed
Axle/Gears: ones that turn.
According to http://www.chevymania.com/ TPA is a 92 truck 350 TBI, RPO L-O5, stock rating of 210 hp.
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