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Topic: Determining what motor is in the car

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Determining what motor is in the car

Posted: 9/18/08 4:44pm Message 1 of 4
JakeStig
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Brandon, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray coupe
Im trying to figure out what engine is in my car, The numbers on the front right block appear to be:   V010 TWZ may be a 9 in the middle.
I can't go by the vin # is a "J " .  I have a 400 trans which im told is not factory. Is this an L-82?



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Determining what motor is in the car

Posted: 9/18/08 5:15pm Message 2 of 4
Ten15
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Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C
John,
 
V0109 is a Flint Michigan Block (V) 0109 would be January 9th
 
TWZ is a 350 /165HP motor from 1978.
 
 
Anthony



Determining what motor is in the car

Posted: 9/18/08 5:26pm Message 3 of 4
JakeStig
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Anthony, Nice car, Thank you


Determining what motor is in the car

Posted: 9/18/08 7:12pm Message 4 of 4
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Your car would have a 400 trans from the factory if was originally an automatic. This is not to say the trans you have is the original one, just the correct type.
The "J" in your VIN is for an L48, 165hp engine...the engine you have is also an L48(165hp), but it's not a Corvette engine.

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