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Originally Posted by jenjac
I inherited a 1980 C10 from my Dad and I don't know very much about it. I have found some engine specs for this model truck and I am hoping to get some help identifying the specifics.
Here are the possible specs that I have found:
LE3 250ci L6 2bbl 130hp
305ci V8 2bbl 145hp
LS9 350ci V8 4bbl 170hp
How can I tell which one it is?
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Couple more things you can do immediately and for free: take the air cleaner off and see if it has a two barrel carb or a 4 barrel carb.
We already know it's not the L6, so if it's a two barrel then you know it's the 305 (which is my guess).
Lastly - the engine code is represented by the third character in the VIN. Post the VIN (except for the last six sequential digits) and we can tell what engine it came with.
VIN card for 1980 GM vehicles (pickup shown on page 2):
http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vi.../vincard80.pdf
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