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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 02:18 AM
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From: ocean gate
vin number assistance please ,

if the 8th number of the vin number is an "s" what engine code is that ?
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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 10:18 AM
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Car: '89 GTA
Engine: ZZ6TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.70:1
I'm pretty sure that's a 2.8MPFI.

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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 10:43 AM
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Yep 2.8L MPFI, code LB8 was around till 89

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1992 Camaro RS, LO3 5.0L TBI, T-5, T-Tops, 3.08, L69 Dual Snorkel, K&N - Sold

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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 12:53 PM
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thanks guys i am going to be purchasing a parts car and i saw the vin number and looked at the 8th digit , and i didnt know so now i do , thanks again guys
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