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texunter 07-07-2009 03:22 PM
Possible 86 ssp shortblock ( not mine )
 
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by FHP813 (Post 14703)
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by texunter (Post 14717)
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by ImEvil1 (Post 14720)
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
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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.


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