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Old 12-31-2006, 09:56 AM
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It is a k20a2 Some one locally is selling it It has the k20a2 stamp along with the engine serial # but no VIN who can I contact to find out if if it is stolen I dont want to buy hot ****.
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Touch it. Is it hot? haha, I'm kidding.

No VIN on a USDM motor is usually, but not always a pretty clear indication its stolen.
Old 12-31-2006, 12:09 PM
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yea I know im 99% shure but i wanna with out a doubt if it is not im gonna buy it if it is im getting the police invovled I had my car stolen and stripped once. maybe some poor guy can get his stuff back
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did you try checking in the back of the block right above the midshaft???....theres should be a vin# stamp....if not then i guess it might be hot...
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