noobee-check digit-what does it mean?
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Car: 92 Z-28
Engine: 305 TPI
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noobee-check digit-what does it mean?
My chilton manual for my RS explained very clearly, but I still do not understand the check digit thing. what's more, I am looking at another 92 only this is a z-28. the vin # is 1G1FP23 F3 NL 105695. From what I have read on the forum, I believe the only way I can be sure it is a z is from the RPO codes? Is that right? Yes, I do understand it is a 5.0 TPI. Any help is deeply appreciated.
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
The check digit is a code that's calculated from the rest of the digits in the VIN to help detect any errors in typing or scanning.
The only way to know the car is a Z28 is to check the RPO codes. Sometimes you the VIN sometimes can tell you that a car is not a Z28 if it says that the car originally had a V6 or an L4, but that's about it.
The only way to know the car is a Z28 is to check the RPO codes. Sometimes you the VIN sometimes can tell you that a car is not a Z28 if it says that the car originally had a V6 or an L4, but that's about it.
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From: Osceola Indiana
Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: ones that turn
If it is a 5.0 tpi then it's a z28 you could not get tpi in a RS unless its a b4c but those got 350's so if it's tpi then its a z28
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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
To figure the Check digit, you take each letter and assign them a number, then you take each number and multiply them by another number and then add all of those numbers together, you divide by 11 and then the remainder is the check digit.
Confused?
Yes that car is indeed a TPI Z28 car...
John
Confused?
Yes that car is indeed a TPI Z28 car...
John
