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texunter
07-07-2009, 03:22 PM
Here it is for those who may want an original ssp shortblock.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/1257909254.html
FHP813
07-07-2009, 03:38 PM
There is no way to differentiate that from a "non SSP" 5.0 shortblock they are both the same.
texunter
07-07-2009, 04:08 PM
That crossed my mind .
Anyhow....
FHP813
07-07-2009, 07:37 PM
Still a good deal. :)
FoxChassis
07-07-2009, 09:56 PM
There is no way to differentiate that from a "non SSP" 5.0 shortblock they are both the same.
Mechanically they're the same but all blocks have a partial VIN stamped on them, so they can be matched to one specific car. If you know the VIN was from an SSP, you know the block was from an SSP.
FHP813
07-07-2009, 10:05 PM
You are correct, but my point was that there is no specific (different) block for the SSP (except for the VIN). That's like a hatchback block being different than a coupe block, other than the VIN.
texunter
07-07-2009, 11:18 PM
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?
ImEvil1
07-08-2009, 12:12 AM
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
07-08-2009, 12:37 AM
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
07-08-2009, 12:14 PM
See the attached images for the VIN stamping on a block.
jarhed123
07-08-2009, 12:35 PM
I always wanted a "Justang" short block.
86NeSSP
07-08-2009, 09:06 PM
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.