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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 04:56 PM
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I am trying to identify the engine in my recently purchased 1959 Corvette.
it has a Holley 600 cfm and modified cam and solid lifters.

The engine ID tab on the right front reads V0216PN.

I can’t find anything close to this in 283 series and would appreciate any help.

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I think that it came from a 1965 283 (2 barrel) with a powerglide tranny
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That engine was originally in a '67 Nova. 283 cu.in./195 hp with 2bbl carb and powerglide. The "V" indicates a Flint block from '67. February 16, 1967 assembly.
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Originally Posted by idcwmidi
I think that it came from a 1965 283 (2 barrel) with a powerglide tranny
from a Nova
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I stand corrected. I took it from the following small block ID

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Originally Posted by idcwmidi
I stand corrected. I took it from the following small block ID
you where right
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