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Vehicle Identification Number

Fifth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), located on plate attached to top left side of instrument panel, is the engine code letter.

VIN CODE

Application Code
1975-77 231" 2-Bbl. C
1978
  196" 2-Bbl. (LC9) C
  231" 2-Bbl. (LD5) A
  231" 2-Bbl. (Turbocharged) G
  231" 4-Bbl. (Turbocharged) 3
1979
  196" 2-Bbl. (LC9) C
  231" 2-Bbl. (LD5) A
  231" 2-Bbl. (LC6) 2
  231" 4-Bbl. (Turbocharged) (LC8) 3