Production - Engine Identification

Hemi Engine Identification

By David Mizen

The engine number can be found next to the distributor.

First Digit:
All Valiant Hemi engines have a "D" prefix. Chrysler Centura Hemi engines have a "DF" prefix.

Second Digit:
The second digit refers to the size

Third Digit:
The third digit refers to the performance level

Fourth Digit:
The fourth digit refers to the gearbox type

Fifth Digit:
The fifth character is the year of manufacture.

Remaining Digits:
The remainder of the digits gives you the sequential build number.

To make life a little easier we now have an online function to decode these engine numbers for you - try our hemi engine decoder.