Help me I.D. this engine.
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Le Mans Master
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Help me I.D. this engine.
I just purchased a 1966 coupe... black on black. Some flares but otherwise pretty stock.
Nice car.
Got some numbers for you guys to run... Hopefully one of you will have some info on the engine. Here goes:
Casting # on back of block: 3858174
Stamp # on passenger side near head: FII0IEE
Any info on this engine would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Nice car.
Got some numbers for you guys to run... Hopefully one of you will have some info on the engine. Here goes:
Casting # on back of block: 3858174
Stamp # on passenger side near head: FII0IEE
Any info on this engine would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Hmmm. NOT the original block. It's got the right casting number, "174", but the assembly suffix isn't correct for any 66 Corvette.
What's the casting date of the block?
The FII01 translates as Flint, November 1. as an assembly date.
The EE is a Chevelle code, as somebody else mentioned. EE is not listed for any Corvette application.
Small block 66 codes start with either an H or a K, not an E.
What is the partial VIN derivitive stamped on the pad? Chuck
What's the casting date of the block?
The FII01 translates as Flint, November 1. as an assembly date.
The EE is a Chevelle code, as somebody else mentioned. EE is not listed for any Corvette application.
Small block 66 codes start with either an H or a K, not an E.
What is the partial VIN derivitive stamped on the pad? Chuck
Last edited by Chuck Gongloff; Apr 22, 2006 at 06:17 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by KENS78SILVERANNIV
I just purchased a 1966 coupe... black on black. Some flares but otherwise pretty stock.
Melting Slicks
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Depending on the date code of the block, the "EE" code could be any of the following:
1965 327/250hp 4Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Chevelle or El Camino
1966-68 327/275hp 4-Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Chevelle or El Camino
1968 327/275hp 4-Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Nova
1965 327/250hp 4Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Chevelle or El Camino
1966-68 327/275hp 4-Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Chevelle or El Camino
1968 327/275hp 4-Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Nova
Le Mans Master
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From: Westport CT
Originally Posted by Denney
Depending on the date code of the block, the "EE" code could be any of the following:
1965 327/250hp 4Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Chevelle or El Camino
1966-68 327/275hp 4-Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Chevelle or El Camino
1968 327/275hp 4-Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Nova
1965 327/250hp 4Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Chevelle or El Camino
1966-68 327/275hp 4-Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Chevelle or El Camino
1968 327/275hp 4-Bbl, Auto (Powerglide) for a Nova
hmm, not quite the L88s of the day, were they (these EE suffix blocks for Chevelles and Elkys)
Still, you can build that up to a very C2 correct looking engine - you could go L79 (350 horse) or, if you like solids and aren't too concerned about what engine what year, you could go L76 (365 horse), which ended its availability in Corvettes in 65
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