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Old 07-15-2024, 07:57 AM
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How do I figure out exactly what ls engine I have?
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If it's stock and untouched, the numbers on the corners of the Heads narrow it down fast. If it's still in the original vehicle that's even better..
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If you have the original factory Powertrain Control Module (PCM) that was mated and factory married to this motor, you can pull the Vehicle Identification Number and decode it to discover it precisely. HP Tuners or PCM Hammer can do this file pull from the PCM.

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Brethren,
New Guy To LS Motors, Old Guy For when they Had Points & Plugs.

But My Question Is : My motor has Cover To Cover My Coil packs ,So Which Side Has the Oil Fill Cap ?

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Gen 3 LS motors have the oil filler cap on the passenger side, front of the head, through the valve cover. The dipstick is midway down the passenger side of the motor. What year is your motor?

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Originally Posted by Balded Piston Head
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New Guy To LS Motors, Old Guy For when they Had Points & Plugs.

But My Question Is : My motor has Cover To Cover My Coil packs ,So Which Side Has the Oil Fill Cap ?

Thx,
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If you're looking at it in the car, front passenger side you'll see the cap on a filler neck in the Valve Cover.
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If you're looking at it in the car, front passenger side you'll see the cap on a filler neck in the Valve Cover.
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Thanks For The Tip. Motor Installed This Year
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Check the numbers on the corners of the Heads



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