Vehicle Identification Number Code
Engines may be identified by the eighth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is located on plate at the left front corner of instrument panel, and is visible through windshield.
VIN ENGINE CODES
| Application | Code | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L (173") MFI (1) | S, W or 9 | ||||||
| 3.0L (181") MFI (1) | L | ||||||
| 3.8L (231") SFI (2) | 3 | ||||||
| 3.8L (231") SFI Turbo (2) | 7 | ||||||
| 3.8L (231") "3800" SFI (2) | C | ||||||
| 4.3L (262") TBI (3) | Z | ||||||
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