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cgster · 04-07-2016, 12:45 PM

Is there a way to tell what engine my truck originally came with? I now the current engine isn't original, but curious as to what it was from factory.

toolboxchev · 04-07-2016, 12:53 PM

Look inside the glove box. Its called the SPID around here

71swb4x4 · 04-07-2016, 12:56 PM

The SPID could tell you, but only if it has an optional engine.
What year is your truck? What is the 2nd digit (3rd on some) of the VIN? We need to know if that is a S or an E.

stsalvage · 04-07-2016, 07:37 PM

Best off can you post a pic a pic is worth a 1000 words and idea's

SS Tim · 04-07-2016, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

The SPID could tell you, but only if it has an optional engine.
What year is your truck? What is the 2nd digit (3rd on some) of the VIN? We need to know if that is a S or an E.

Actually a SPID will tell you if it a base engine as well by not listing an optional engine. But you are right the second or third character of the VIN (depending on the year/model) will tell you the engine configuration.

04-07-2016, 12:45 PM	#1
cgster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 324	What was the original engine? Is there a way to tell what engine my truck originally came with? I now the current engine isn't original, but curious as to what it was from factory.

04-07-2016, 12:53 PM	#2
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What was the original engine? Look inside the glove box. Its called the SPID around here

04-07-2016, 12:56 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What was the original engine? The SPID could tell you, but only if it has an optional engine. What year is your truck? What is the 2nd digit (3rd on some) of the VIN? We need to know if that is a S or an E. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-07-2016, 07:37 PM	#4
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: What was the original engine? Best off can you post a pic a pic is worth a 1000 words and idea's



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