does the year have any bearing, on the bearings

i think i have an 88 tbird turbocoupe motor, it may be 89 or 86 who knows, i need bearings and fig'd they were all the same but the parts person asked if i knew the year...does this matter.

it shouldnt at all...

You will need to check the 10th digit of your VIN to get the exact year of your car. Also the VECI label under the hood will also tell you. This is all that you should need to tell the parts clerk so that he can assist you in getting the bearings that you will need.