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Old 11-08-2003, 10:56 AM
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hello,

I am looking to buy a NBS truck and I was wondering how to tell what engine it had by the VIN number since most dealers have no clue. Thanks in advance.


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TTT i would like to know also
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8th character is the engine code.

T = 5.3
U = 6.0 LQ4
N = 6.0 LQ9

Not sure what the 4.8 is.....
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8th character is the engine code.

T = 5.3
B = 5.3 L33 HO
U = 6.0 LQ4
N = 6.0 LQ9

Not sure what the 4.8 is.....
I added the "B" code.
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anyone know what a Z or a V is ?
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