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vince-829
Mar 11th, 09, 04:01 PM
I can't figure out what engine I have. It is in a 1979 camaro berlinetta but the engine is not original

The engine ID reads:
V1208TRR

The heads read:
14102191

The number on the rear of the block reads:
5.7lg
SGT

The ID says it was made Dec. 12. It says it should have went into a 1979 c-10 or a 1973 c-30.
The heads say 1987 and up.
I can't find any casting numbers but there was 5.7lg and SGT under it right where the casting should be.

I tried ordering a part for a 1979 camaro, c-10 and an 1980 c-10 and they were all the wrong parts.

67 Plum
Mar 11th, 09, 05:23 PM
The engine ID reads:
V1208TRR

The heads read:
14102191

The number on the rear of the block reads:
5.7lg
SGT

The ID says it was made Dec. 12. It says it should have went into a 1979 c-10 or a 1973 c-30.
The heads say 1987 and up.
I can't find any casting numbers but there was 5.7lg and SGT under it right where the casting should be.



I came up with the same application for the TRR code.But the 5.7LG says its a 1987 or newer block.

mike532
Mar 12th, 09, 01:19 PM
TRR = 89 350 , from a Van ,210hp , L-05 RPO code ,w/TH 350 & TBI

vince-829
Mar 12th, 09, 02:25 PM
TRR = 89 350 , from a Van ,210hp , L-05 RPO code ,w/TH 350 & TBI

That makes sense why the heads say 87 and up. Where did you find that TRR means 1989, I only see that it says 1979 on mortec? Also is there a way of finding out what model the van is? I need to order a part for it.

EDIT:
casting number:
14093638
87-95 350 2 or 4 bolt

The engine ID reads:
V1208TRR

The heads read:
14102191

The number on the rear of the block reads:
5.7lg
SGT

So what do I order parts for?

Aron213
Mar 12th, 09, 06:23 PM
191 casting number is a swirl port truck head....

What part do you need to order?

vince-829
Mar 12th, 09, 06:43 PM
191 casting number is a swirl port truck head....

What part do you need to order?

I need an oil pan but I can't find the right one. The back of the pan where the pan has a semi-circle, that end is to small. I tried for a 79 camaro, and a 79 c-10(What the Vin said the engine was for) but still different than mine. I am confused why the vin and casting both say different things. Now I am almost positive it is between 87-95 but I don't know exact yr and model to order for.

Aron213
Mar 12th, 09, 06:48 PM
you need a pan for a 86 or newer, the block is a one piece seal block

vince-829
Mar 12th, 09, 07:03 PM
you need a pan for a 86 or newer, the block is a one piece seal block

I may finally order the right one now. So I can just order a pan for any truck for a 5.7L between 87-95 and it should work? I doubt they are all the same but I don't know to much about that. Also thanks for all the help!

mike532
Mar 12th, 09, 08:05 PM
It's an '89 engine ,try ordering a pan for that.