Possible 86 ssp shortblock ( not mine )

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by texunter

It all makes sense. It would be a good deal for the person who has that car if it didn't get recycled. And if they care I guess. If it came outta my car , I'd be on it! It would go back in it.

Is that what you were getting at with the VIN part or am I still missing it?

There's a common misconception that the Fox body cars didn't have VINs stamped into the blocks. I think that's what they were getting at.

You can't tell an SSP car by VIN alone, and you can tell an original engine by partial VIN.

[texunter]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

There's a common misconception that the Fox body cars didn't have VINs stamped into the blocks. I think that's what they were getting at.

You can't tell an SSP car by VIN alone, and you can tell an original engine by partial VIN.

Very good!

Thanks to all

[FoxChassis]

See the attached images for the VIN stamping on a block.

[jarhed123]

I always wanted a "Justang" short block.

[86NeSSP]

The VIN on my 87 was on the top back flat part of the block deck where the intake would be. I wish I had a picture to illustrate.