Technocraft Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Hi Guys I'm new here and am looking to buy a Shelby GT500 in Australia. Most of them are far away from me and to save time (and money) I was hoping some knowledgeable member would be able to help me determine the engine block material (iron / alum) by VIN. I believe that all GT500's from 2011 were Alum block, but over here it is sometimes difficult to determine the exact build date other than by VIN. Even then it seems it isn't always simple... For example, I have looked at VIN 1ZVBP8JS7B5153819. This is a "2011" GT500, apparently built on 28.09.2010. Alum or iron?? Before you ask - some owners reply to my question with "I'm not a mechanic!". Thanks in anticipation of your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 To my knowledge, all 2011 - 2014 GT500's had aluminum blocks......................This my help you understand Ford's VIN. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technocraft Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks for the prompt and informative reply! That decoding sure helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groop Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Just curious, but wouldn't a magnet help too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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