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Google search VIN decoders. I can't remember which digit it is either 3,5, or 8 but one of them is the power plant that the vehicle came with stock. If you have a Chiltons or Haynes manual for your vehicle, they typically have a VIN decoder in the front them.

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Q: Can you tell by vin if a car is supposed to be a big block or small block engine?
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