Where is the Vin location on an LT1

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May 13, 2008 | 06:14 PM

83trnsamlt1

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Where is the Vin location on an LT1

I have an 83 trans am that i'm planning to put an LT1 in. I can't however find the vin for the motor I have. Is there anyone out there that might help.

May 13, 2008 | 07:18 PM

caldercay

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Originally Posted by 83trnsamlt1

I have an 83 trans am that i'm planning to put an LT1 in. I can't however find the vin for the motor I have. Is there anyone out there that might help.

Do you mean the "engine code"? It should be the 8th character
from the left within the VIN.

May 13, 2008 | 11:03 PM

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A portion of the VIN is stamped on the engine block and on the transmission. Shoebox has a photo showing the location on an LT1:

http://shbox.com/1/block_vin.jpg

May 13, 2008 | 11:07 PM

DAVE00

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Courtesy of SHBox (God I love that guys website)!!!

Here you go:
http://shbox.com/1/block_vin.jpg

The VIN derivative is located on the left side of the block above the oilfilter.