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1978 Corvette Identification
| VIN Tag Information |
Base: 1Z87L8S400001 - 1Z87L8S440274
Pace Car: 1Z87L8S900001 - 1Z87L8S906502 |
| Digit |
Definition |
| 1st |
1 = GM Division = Chevrolet |
| 2nd |
Z = Series = Corvette |
| 3rd/4th |
Body Style: 87 = 2-dr. Sport Coupe |
| 5th |
Engine Type: L = L48, 4 = L82 |
| 6th |
8 = Model Year = 1978 |
| 7th |
Assembly Plant: S = St. Louis, MO. |
| Last 6 digits |
Production Number started with 400001 and up for the base model and 900001 and up for the Pace Car. |
| Engine Suffix ID Numbers |
| CHW: |
350ci, 185hp, (manual transmission) |
| CLM: |
350ci, 185hp, (automatic transmission) |
| CLR: |
350ci, 175hp (automatic transmission, California emissions) |
| CLS: |
350ci, 175hp (automatic transmission, high altitude use) |
| CMR: |
350ci, 220hp (manual transmission) |
| CMS: |
350ci, 220hp (automatic transmission) |
| CUT: |
350ci, 185hp (automatic transmission) |
| Block ID Numbers |
| 3970010: |
All 376450, 460703: uncertain usage |
| Head ID Numbers |
| 462624: |
All Engines |
| Carburetor ID Numbers |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057202: |
350ci, 185hp (automatic transmission) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057203: |
350ci, 185hp (manual transmission) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057204: |
350ci, 185hp (air conditioning, automatic transmission, first design) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057206: |
350ci, 185hp (air conditioning, automatic transmission, second design) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057210: |
350ci, 220hp (automatic transmission) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057211: |
350ci, 220hp (manual transmission) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057228: |
350ci, 220hp (air conditioning, automatic transmission) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057502: |
350ci, 175hp (automatic transmission, California emissions) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057504: |
350ci, 175hp (air conditioning, automatic transmission, California emissions) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057582: |
350ci, 175hp (automatic transmission, high altitude use) |
| Rochester Q-jet #17057584: |
350ci, 175hp (air conditioning, automatic transmission, high altitude use) |
| Alternator ID Numbers |
| 1102474: |
All engines equipped with air conditioning or rear defroster and early production models. |
| 1102484: |
All engines |
| 1102908: |
All engines equipped with air conditioning or rear defogger and late production models. |
| Distributor ID Numbers |
| 1103285: |
350ci, 175hp (California emissions) |
| 1103291: |
350ci, 220hp |
| 1103337: |
350ci, 185hp (manual transmission) |
| 1103353: |
350ci, 185hp (automatic transmission) |
| Identification |
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Exterior Emblems:
- Model Years: 1978 Only
- Locations Used:
- All Models: Front bumper and fuel tank lid.
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