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How to decipher your firewall data plate
Most of the bottom firewall dataplate information can be found in the cs.com history section: http://www.celicasupra.com/othercodes.htm
The model information can be found here:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/stepho/newcodes.htm
You should have no problem using this information to decypher your "own" data plate. Here's an example of data plate info and how it's broken down:
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Data plate info: 8B4LG86F283W58
Paint: 8B4 -- Dark Blue Metallic Clear Coat Paint.
Interior: LG86 -- Blue Leather P-Type Seats.
Axle: F283 -- F = 7.5" Ring Gear Diameter. 28 = 4.30 ratio (who knows what's there now however). 3 = 2 pinion/LSD rear.
Transmission: W58 -- 5-speed.
Model Code: MA61L-BLMQFA
M = Engine Family = M series, 6cyl, petrol.
A = Platform Type = Celica (-1985)
61 = Model Code. In this case, it would be a Celica Supra w/ the 5MGE. Other examples: 45 = Celica Supra w/ the M-EU motor, 46 = the 4ME motor, 47 = the 5ME motor, 63 = the M-TEU motor. 70 = the 7MGE/GTE motor.
L = Drive configuration = Left hand drive. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT'S A L-TYPE SUPRA! (big misconception).
B = Model Code based on same platform. In this case, it's Celica Supra.
L = Body Style = Liftback.
M = Transmission Type = 5-speed, floor mounted.
Q = Trim Level or Grade = Highest Level.
F = Engine Type = Twin Cam EFI (Highest Performance)
A = Country Destination. In this case, it would be USA. Canada would be a K.
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[The above information is courtesy of Chris Eng -- thanks Chris!]
Most of the bottom firewall dataplate information can be found in the cs.com history section: http://www.celicasupra.com/othercodes.htm
The model information can be found here:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/stepho/newcodes.htm
You should have no problem using this information to decypher your "own" data plate. Here's an example of data plate info and how it's broken down:
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Data plate info: 8B4LG86F283W58
Paint: 8B4 -- Dark Blue Metallic Clear Coat Paint.
Interior: LG86 -- Blue Leather P-Type Seats.
Axle: F283 -- F = 7.5" Ring Gear Diameter. 28 = 4.30 ratio (who knows what's there now however). 3 = 2 pinion/LSD rear.
Transmission: W58 -- 5-speed.
Model Code: MA61L-BLMQFA
M = Engine Family = M series, 6cyl, petrol.
A = Platform Type = Celica (-1985)
61 = Model Code. In this case, it would be a Celica Supra w/ the 5MGE. Other examples: 45 = Celica Supra w/ the M-EU motor, 46 = the 4ME motor, 47 = the 5ME motor, 63 = the M-TEU motor. 70 = the 7MGE/GTE motor.
L = Drive configuration = Left hand drive. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT'S A L-TYPE SUPRA! (big misconception).
B = Model Code based on same platform. In this case, it's Celica Supra.
L = Body Style = Liftback.
M = Transmission Type = 5-speed, floor mounted.
Q = Trim Level or Grade = Highest Level.
F = Engine Type = Twin Cam EFI (Highest Performance)
A = Country Destination. In this case, it would be USA. Canada would be a K.
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[The above information is courtesy of Chris Eng -- thanks Chris!]