[Gaz64]

Lately for just about any LS swap we need to do due to broken valve/bore damage, the new engine has no engine number.

In a VZ or earlier, easy to stamp headgasket surface in front of RH cylinder head.

The transport dept wants to see the engine fitted prior to issuing an engine number for us, for some reason Holden can't issue the number.

So no issue in early cars, pain in the butt for VE.

We have argued many times with DOT about how to stamp a number in a VE chassis, where it should be.

Can I ask where the boys with engines that have numbers are buying from?