Is my motor a 350?

1987 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
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JOEGARCIA
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I bought a motor from a wrecking yard and I am not sure I got a 350 or not. It came out of a firebird transam, '86 or '87. These are the block numbers: VO813DJP IN104218. The numbers are stamped on the front of the head. Can someone tell me or let me know how I can check? thanks, joe
Apr 3, 2011 at 9:24 PM
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FIXITMR
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the block itself has casting number and next to that it should read 5.0 or 5.7
Apr 3, 2011 at 11:13 PM
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block casting# should be on back flange where bell housing goes. post that # if you cant find 5.0 5.7 or 305.
Apr 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM
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http://autoforums.carjunky.com/Automotive_Repair_C1/Engine_Troubles_F16/Motor_I_bought_for_my_truck_P90111/
Apr 4, 2011 at 12:09 AM
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