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Authenticity reference

Regular, R1, and R2 engine identity

numbers matching · documented

Reference Details

Common issue
A regular P-series engine fitted with a Paxton supercharger or R-series badges represented as factory R2
Confidence
documented
Correct value
P-series standard 289, JT-prefix R1, or JTS-prefix R2 with configuration-correct induction, supercharger, cooling, exhaust, and dates
Where to check
Engine stamp, castings, carburetor tag, intake, supercharger and drive, cooling, exhaust, dates, and production order

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

1 linked car page.

Sources & Documentation

Rock River Valley Chapter, Studebaker Drivers Club 1963 GT Hawk