Where is the VIN number on a 1972 Chevelle?
Where is the VIN number on a 1972 Chevelle?
This will be a 2 showing that the car was produced in 1972. Find the seventh character on the VIN. This character identifies the final assembly plant. Arlington, Texas, is represented as an R in this position; Baltimore, Maryland, is a B; Kansas City, Missouri, is a K; Van Nuys, California, is an L and Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, is a number 1.
What kind of engine does a 1972 Chevelle have?
See the how to identify a 1972 Chevelle SS page. LS3 figures: The LS3 is one of 4 available engines with the RPO Z15 SS Equipment option. Chevelle and Monte Carlo figures for this engine are broken out in the table below.
Why was the Chevelle engine discontinued in 1971?
In 1971, manufacturers were building engines with lower compression ratios, and were detuning their engines in preparation for the advent of unleaded gasoline. For this reason, U.S. manufacturers felt that it was time to discontinue to use the gross rating system.
What kind of engine is in a Chevelle Malibu?
The LS3 is a 402 cid Mark IV engine listed as a Turbo-Jet 400 and was available on all factory V8 wagons, the standard Chevelle series sport coupe and pickup, all Malibu series body styles including the Custom El Camino. The LS3 was identified with ‘400’ emblems on the front fenders the same as the ‘350’ and ‘307’ emblems.
What was the engine code for a 1972 Chevelle?
Some documentation also lists the following engine codes. However, all 1972 Chevelle build sheets I have code the LS3 as either TA or TB. Correct painted valve covers and no air cleaner sticker – although ZL2 hood seal is upside down. Incorrect chrome valve covers and air cleaner sticker.
In 1971, manufacturers were building engines with lower compression ratios, and were detuning their engines in preparation for the advent of unleaded gasoline. For this reason, U.S. manufacturers felt that it was time to discontinue to use the gross rating system.
What was the engine size on a 1971 Chevelle?
The LS3 was identified with ‘400’ emblems on the front fenders the same as the ‘350’ and ‘307’ emblems. When an LS3 equipped SS-optioned Chevelle was sold, only the SS emblem was used on the front fender behind the tires and no engine size was designated.
What kind of engine does a Chevelle have?
Figures are for Chevelle (“A” body), Full Size Passenger (“B” body), and Camaro (“F” body) platforms and are broken down as such. The LS3 is a 402 cid Mark IV engine listed as a Turbo-Jet 400 and was available on all factory V8 wagons, the standard Chevelle series sport coupe and pickup, all Malibu series body styles including the Custom El Camino.
