Production - Engine Identification

V8 Engine Identification (Post VF)

By David Mizen

The engine number can be found on the left side of the motor above the starter motor.

First Digit:
All V8's fitted to V and C model vehicles and small block "Phoenix and Dodge trucks have an "A" 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 characters denote 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 V8 VG-CM engine decoder.