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Originally Posted by Alpha86
Hey guys, I just bought a blown FA20 from a twin and grinding trans with plans of an FI build. All is well, but I'm not 100% sure on what the model years of each part are, and neither does the guy I bought it from since he bought it off his friend. The engine might be a 2013, which is good since my FRS is 2013 and there'd be no issues with harnesses, and the trans might be a 2016.
Is there any way to verify what model years I have? Serial numbers, production stampings, etc? Thanks.
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Years 2013 through 2015 have the same engine/harness connectors, so engines from any of those years would be compatible in your 2013 car. However, 2014 and 2015 engines had internal revisions that make them safer than 2013 engines, including removing the need for the valve spring recall. Keeping that in mind, discovering that the engine is out of anything but a 2013 would be preferable.
I'm not sure if the original car's VIN is actually etched on the engine, but that would clearly identify the year if it is.
Try finding the plaque pictured in this thread:
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128854