Hey I need help identifying this engine. the guy selling it says he was told it was a 327. But im not sure and I dont know how to tell the difference. The transmission look like its a 400. But any help?
327? Or 350 with 400 transmission?
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There's a little machined pad on passenger side front of block with a code on it search that code if not pull a head.
The trans is a th350, you can tell by the location of the modulator. As for the block my 1972 C10 has the same casting number and I know that it is a 4 bolt main 350. However I do believe that the 327s had the same numbers on them. Any idea what the engine/trans is out of?
According to my book that i.d number is either a 1968 327 or a 1969-1979 350. Both share the same i.d number
http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php
I just had a look at this site and it says...."ONE NOTE: Casting #'s will trump the code on a descrepancy. Take the above CLJ example. In 1987 CLJ is a 305 L69 in a monte carlo, or in 1971 it's a 400 from a monte carlo. So when the arguement over 305, 350 or 400 comes up... now you look at the casting #. 3970010.... bang, it's a 350. That eliminates the 400 and 305 possibilities."
looks like thats the same number as on your block so id go with 350 i guess.
I just had a look at this site and it says...."ONE NOTE: Casting #'s will trump the code on a descrepancy. Take the above CLJ example. In 1987 CLJ is a 305 L69 in a monte carlo, or in 1971 it's a 400 from a monte carlo. So when the arguement over 305, 350 or 400 comes up... now you look at the casting #. 3970010.... bang, it's a 350. That eliminates the 400 and 305 possibilities."
looks like thats the same number as on your block so id go with 350 i guess.
86-blk442 said:
I have no idea. He have the car on a frame and thats it. Its an ad off craigslist in my area. But he say the heads say it is a 350 / 400... So im nt sure wat to believe. I really want a 327 to put in my 78 monte.
I think the th350s came about in 1969. So just guessing and without seeing the ID pad on the pass front corner of the block, I might guess that its a 350. Any particular reason for the 327 over the 350?
86-blk442 said:
The 327 are more rare than a 350.. Everybody in atlanta has a 350 in their car. So I figured a 327 would be something different. Plus I believe the 327 came 300 hp. If im not mistaken.
They came in 250 hp 275 hp 300 hp 350 hp 375 hp. Depending on application.I've got a 1965 327 in my c10.KapPartier said:
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