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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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The engine I bought should be a 2001 block from a camaro and I've been trying to understand how to decode the VIN number, however I can't seem to do it because the only numbers I have are these from the driver's side of the block.
Laser etched and some are difficult to read because the middle numbers have scratch marks over them: 112135345
Then there's this number on the block: 12559376 = This tell's me that the block is a 99 and up but that all I can figure out.
I also have the PCM, are the numbers on the barcode label of any use?
Can someone help me figure this out and

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The first "1" means Chevrolet, the 2nd "1" means 2001, and the next 7 numbers are the last 7 digits of the VIN.

Your info would indicate it's probably a 2001 Camaro LS1.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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The number thats important is the " 112135345"
If you remove the "1" from that number, your left with the last eight digits of the VIN number. Using those eight, the complete VIN can be determined:
2G1FP22GX12135345

This breaks down to be a 2001 Z28 Camaro. It was equipped with an Automatic transmission and was also a WU8 car, also known as an "SS"

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Originally Posted by SUPRYZE
The number thats important is the " 112135345"
If you remove the "1" from that number, your left with the last eight digits of the VIN number. Using those eight, the complete VIN can be determined:
2G1FP22GX12135345

This breaks down to be a 2001 Z28 Camaro. It was equipped with an Automatic transmission and was also a WU8 car, also known as an "SS"

Hope this helps!
Thanks for the info. This helps a lot.
How can it be a Z28 and a SS at the same time?
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SUPRYZE
The number thats important is the " 112135345"
If you remove the "1" from that number, your left with the last eight digits of the VIN number. Using those eight, the complete VIN can be determined:
2G1FP22GX12135345

This breaks down to be a 2001 Z28 Camaro. It was equipped with an Automatic transmission and was also a WU8 car, also known as an "SS"

Hope this helps!
How can you tell it was equipped with an automatic tranny?
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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It had to be a Z28. These cars did not leave the factory as an "SS". They leave the factory as a Z28. They are then sent to the SLP facility a few miles down the road where the "SS" conversion takes place. Its a "factory" option, just not done at the factory, similar to thirdgen convertibles.

I know it had an automatic because option codes are available with a VIN number.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SUPRYZE
It had to be a Z28. These cars did not leave the factory as an "SS". They leave the factory as a Z28. They are then sent to the SLP facility a few miles down the road where the "SS" conversion takes place. Its a "factory" option, just not done at the factory, similar to thirdgen convertibles.

I know it had an automatic because option codes are available with a VIN number.
It's a A4, what is the "SS" conversion? Do you know what options were installed to make it a "SS"?
What would the be rated horse power for this engine?

Sorry if I'm asking too many questions but I really want to know what I have.

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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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The longblock is the same. Here is what the WU8 (SS) package consists of:

WU8 - "SS" PERFORMANCE/APPEARANCE PKG INCLUDES: *325 HORSEPOWER *FORCED AIR INDUCTION HOOD *17" ALUMINUM WHEELS *SS SPECIFIC REAR SPOILER *P275/40 ZR17 GOODYEAR F1 TIRES *HI PERF. RIDE & HANDLING SUSP. *LOW RESTRICTION DUAL OUTLET EXHAUST SYSTEM *POWER STEERING COOLER *SS BADGING
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Originally Posted by SUPRYZE
The longblock is the same. Here is what the WU8 (SS) package consists of:

WU8 - "SS" PERFORMANCE/APPEARANCE PKG INCLUDES: *325 HORSEPOWER *FORCED AIR INDUCTION HOOD *17" ALUMINUM WHEELS *SS SPECIFIC REAR SPOILER *P275/40 ZR17 GOODYEAR F1 TIRES *HI PERF. RIDE & HANDLING SUSP. *LOW RESTRICTION DUAL OUTLET EXHAUST SYSTEM *POWER STEERING COOLER *SS BADGING



What code do you look for in the VIN number to know it's an automatic?
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RiceKilla
What code do you look for in the VIN number to know it's an automatic?
You don't. You take that VIN to a dealer, or anybody who can use that VIN to pull up option codes.
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