Not sure if this is where i should post this. Mods move if you need to. Anyway i picked up a 91 Camaro and i do not believe it has the original motor in it. The i.d. off the block on the passenger side below the head are as follows.

V0604CLD
1ML130188

I am trying to see if this is a 305 or 350 without having to tear into the motor. I can not find info at all using the i.d. Any help would be appreciated.

 

Engine code CLD shows up as a 73 or 77 350
Read
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...ification.html

Only the block casting number at the rear would better identify the block vintage

 

The thing that gets me though is the M in the VIN. M is not a 1973 or 1977 engine year code. M = 1991 which is what your car is.

Doing another search, I have found another CLD listing.

1991 305 found in third gens. L-03 TBI engine with a 700R4.

Does the 1ML130188 match the last numbers on the car's VIN? If so then it's the original engine. Sounds like you have an original 305 in the car.

 

The plant code in that VIN snippet is "L"; Van Nuys.

The only cars AFAIK that were produced there, were F bodies.

As Alky says, if the last 6 of that VIN (which is in fact a typical Camaro VIN) match your car, it's its original motor.

Don't be fooled by the "runs too good to be a 305" BS line.

 

I dont know why i didnt think of looking at the title, duh. It matches, so it is the original motor. Thanks guys.