Decoding VIN #s

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Nov 8, 2003 | 10:56 AM

MonteCarlo31

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Decoding VIN #s

hello,

I am looking to buy a NBS truck and I was wondering how to tell what engine it had by the VIN number since most dealers have no clue. Thanks in advance.

Lenny

Aug 1, 2006 | 04:20 PM

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TTT i would like to know also

Aug 1, 2006 | 04:29 PM

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8th character is the engine code.

T = 5.3
U = 6.0 LQ4
N = 6.0 LQ9

Not sure what the 4.8 is.....

Aug 1, 2006 | 04:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thunder550

8th character is the engine code.

T = 5.3
B = 5.3 L33 HO
U = 6.0 LQ4
N = 6.0 LQ9

Not sure what the 4.8 is.....

I added the "B" code.

Aug 1, 2006 | 04:42 PM

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anyone know what a Z or a V is ?

Aug 1, 2006 | 05:06 PM

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T T T

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