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The 1972 Hornet was notable for being one of the first American cars to offer a special luxury trim package created by a fashion designer

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Engine Code Number Decoding

Engine Identification Code Locations

Six Cylinder Engines
Stamped on right upper side of Block

6-Cyl. Engine Code Location

 

Eight Cylinder Engines
Stamped on the rag attached to right hand front valve cover.
8-Cyl. Engine Code Location
Note: all V8 engines have their cubic inch displacement cast into the block, on both banks, between the first and second core plugs. This is the best way to tell engine displacement, because valve covers are interchangeable between engines.