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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Okay, I kinda knew it wasnt an 03 vette motor like what was said. But the seller overall was a good guy!! anyways ya its got a nice size crack where you cant see it on the other side of the lid!! So I will buy another one soon. Thanx tho everyone for their advice and input. Im thinking its a 99 ls1 but about the same with an 00 probobly. Now I just need to find another rear end!! Not having posi is going to kill my TIRE (driver side rear) unevenly at the track tonight but I gotta see what it runs with those slug 2:73 Ill let yall know!!! Im hoping and this is a big hope I hit around 12.5.

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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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What are the first 8 digits/characters of your VIN...?
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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i'm pretty sure you want the 98-00 one. the only difference is the vacuum line that went into the side.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by joecar
What are the first 8 digits/characters of your VIN...?
Why the vin will say its a 3.8 liter, thats what the insurance company thinks.

O does anyone know why my code says gu4?

I thought it only went gu2 gu5 and gu6.

I mean is gu4 a non limited slip 2.73 gear car because I know it has some tall ones!!!
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GU4 - Axle Ratio 3.08, Rear
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Originally Posted by Shallow Bay
GU4 - Axle Ratio 3.08, Rear
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