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Old 10-15-2016, 02:27 PM
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I have a 496 stroker [actually a 489]


Built by my professional engine builder, famous for Big Block Chevys


454 4.25 stroke + .030 over = 489


[commonly referred to as a 496 .060 over most 496's are actually 489's]


GM Open Chamber Iron 'smog' heads -- runs on super unleaded.
Eagle 'forged' rotator with H beam rods
Flat tappet cam.
Every moving part was new.
Ran it in my street car. [1969 GTO] Stock 400 back in now.
2500 street miles.


Sitting on the floor in heated storage Oil pan to intake. balancer to flex plate. Could not build this for anywhere near $4500 I'm asking.


Won't ship.


located in Western Mass.


Pittsfield halfway between Albany NY and Springfield Ma. Near Lebanon Valley Speedway. Musclepalooza..


Jim 413 443 3424

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was it ever dyno'd? What type of numbers is it producing? How is it's street manners, as far as over heating, idling etc...?
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No dyno in my neck of the woods.

Perfect lopey idle, [750/800 rpm ]engine built for low end drivability. Starts perfect hot or cold w/ 36 degrees of advance. Had 830 cfm DP Holley [no choke] because It was what I had. Never ran over 200 degrees even with A/C on.

Originally had a Holley Street Avenger 850 but change to the DP [BIG gain]

Originally built with a hairy Lunati cam as recommended by UD Harold [Team Chevelle Member and Lunati cam designer] but I want to move power band down to be more street friendly so we put in an LS6 style cam [have to check with builder to refresh my memory on what we exactly used]

Great street engine with good street manners and blows the tires off upon request.
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Still here waiting for you, I'll sell it for less if that is what it takes...you could NEVER build it this cheap. Looks stock...slam it in and go!
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Who built it
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Belot Auto Machine , famous for big blocks.
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Great street engine...make an offer I guess...still here taking up room.
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No shipping kind of kills it.

Good luck with the sale
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Originally Posted by 69z28&ss396
No shipping kind of kills it.

Good luck with the sale

Kills it for guys in Nevada, but not for guys in the Northeast! Worth a drive!
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Pictures. Cash talks very loudly.
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Pictures. Cash talks very loudly.
Talk to me, I will be in Carlisle and can make the time with a Trailer. PM Sent , D
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Sold. Thanks

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