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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Is there a quick way via the VIN to check for engine size for GMT 900?
I'm looking for Chev or GMC 07-09 RCSB with 5.3, and don't want to go through all the dealer BS looking in the glove box and find out I'm looking at a 4.3 or a 4.8.
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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8th character is the engine code
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
8th character is the engine code
What letter/ number would 5.3 be ?
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Google the vin, then click on the show me the CARFAX for it. It will give you the basic info for free.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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5.3L, VIN 0, 8th digit, opt LMG
5.3L, VIN J, 8th digit, opt LY5
5.3L, VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LC9
5.3L, VIN M,8th digit, opt LH6
6.0L (VIN Y, 8th digit, opt L76)
4.8L (VIN C, 8th digit, opt LY2)
4.3L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LU3)
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by schino
5.3L, VIN 0, 8th digit, opt LMG
5.3L, VIN J, 8th digit, opt LY5
5.3L, VIN 3, 8th digit, opt LC9
5.3L, VIN M,8th digit, opt LH6
6.0L (VIN Y, 8th digit, opt L76)
4.8L (VIN C, 8th digit, opt LY2)
4.3L (VIN X, 8th digit, opt LU3)
Exactly what I needed. Thanks so much, schino.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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Thanks for that list.
I'm just starting truck shopping and don't want to get lied to about a 4.8 being a 5.3
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