Matching numbers
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From: Newburgh, NY
Car: 1988 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7l 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.43 posi
Matching numbers
How do i match the numbers on my engine to the car? i know where to find the number on the engine but not the body. SImple answer isnt it? haha
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From: Beaufort South Carolina
Car: 1983 Camaro Z/28
Engine: LU5 305 CFI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: J65/G80/G92-3.23
Re: Matching numbers
It's actually the simple questions that can drive you nuts.The engine code/build date/plant and sequential part of the VIN are stamped into the front passenger side block deck(provided the block hasn't been decked).
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From: Florida
Car: 1987 Black IROC-Z (SOLD)
Re: Matching numbers
My opinion is since GM went with using parts from all GM cars the days of matching numbers went south. So it would be a waste of time trying to look for anything, it is not like the 1st gen Camaros as example/
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From: Roanoke VA
Car: 83 ta
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r4
Re: Matching numbers
Not sure if all third gens were this way but if you ever remove the blower motor housing and evp. the entire vin should be stamped about mid into the firewall. Looking at the pictures I took of the engine and transmission have the last 9 of the vin staped on them.
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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
Re: Matching numbers
My 87 has matching numbers... They still do this today AFAIK as a means of theft recovery although I doubt that they ever find any engines out there...
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