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How to ID
your Hemi 6
The engine number
can be found next to the distributor.
First Digit:
All Chrysler Hemi engines have a "D" prefix. Chrysler Centura
Hemi engines have a "DF" prefix.
Second Digit:
The second digit refers to the size
| Digit |
Size |
| 1 |
215 |
| 2 |
245 |
| 3 |
265 |
Third Digit:
The third digit refers to the performance level
| Digit |
Performace
Level |
| 1 |
Low
Compression |
| 2 |
Standard Performance (1 BBL) |
| 3 |
High
Performance (2 BBL) |
| 4 |
Premium Performance (Pacer, R/T & 770) |
| 5 |
Six
Pack (E37 & E48) |
| 6 |
Six
Pack (E38 & E49) |
Fourth Digit:
The fourth digit refers to the gearbox type
| Digit |
Gearbox
Type |
| 1 |
Auto |
| 3 |
3 speed manual |
| 4 |
4 speed manual |
Fifth Digit:
The fifth character is the year of manufacture.
| Digit |
Year
of Manufacture |
| A |
1970 |
| B |
1971 |
| ...and
so on... |
Remaining Digits:
The remainder of the digits gives you the sequential build number.
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