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PostSubject: How to tell SC Riv?   How to tell SC Riv? EmptySat Apr 16, 2011 1:47 pm

hello guys im new to the buick family and i was wondering....... how can you tell the diff between a supercharged and a N/A riv without the badge on the trunk??????
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PostSubject: Re: How to tell SC Riv?   How to tell SC Riv? EmptySat Apr 16, 2011 3:21 pm

The only easy way is by looking at the engine. But if it is a 98 or 99, they came standard with the supercharger.

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PostSubject: Re: How to tell SC Riv?   How to tell SC Riv? EmptySat Apr 16, 2011 4:11 pm

yeah you have to look at the engine...
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PostSubject: Re: How to tell SC Riv?   How to tell SC Riv? EmptySun Apr 17, 2011 8:04 pm

Isnt it embedded in the VIN as well?
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PostSubject: Re: How to tell SC Riv?   How to tell SC Riv? EmptyMon Apr 18, 2011 1:54 am

it must be in the VIN yeah,everything 's in the VIN.
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PostSubject: Re: How to tell SC Riv?   How to tell SC Riv? EmptyMon Apr 18, 2011 2:02 am

Most of the time you can tell by the rims. If they are the standard rims then they have the n/a. If they have the next step up rims(not chrome) Then most likely it is supercharged. That is the easiest way for me to tell. Most people will not change rims.
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PostSubject: Re: How to tell SC Riv?   How to tell SC Riv? EmptyMon Apr 18, 2011 10:07 am

The 8th Vin digit will be 1 if it's S/C, and K if it's N/A.

Also, just look for the S/C snout sticking out with the extra belt instead of a black plastic Upper Intake. (S/C engine has 2 belts, N/A has 1)
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