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Jul 15, 2007 | 04:23 PM

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matching head numbers?

Hello. I have a 1980 Corvette L-82. The number on my left head is 462624. Under it is C210. Are these correct for that year? Should the first number match part of the VIN number? Thanks! JG700

Jul 15, 2007 | 04:30 PM

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Heads 462624;
Used between 1975-1986
Egine size. 350 or 400 sb
76cc chambers.

Jul 15, 2007 | 09:17 PM

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Hello. I have a 1980 Corvette L-82. The number on my left head is 462624. Under it is C210. Are these correct for that year? Should the first number match part of the VIN number? Thanks! JG700

The casting numbers do not match a VIN number in any way. Never do.

Those head numbers are the right castings for your engine if they are original to the car.

The "C210" is:

C=March

The "21"= 21st

So if your engine was assembled some time soon after those heads were cast, they probably are original to the car.

-Mark.

The "0"=1980

-Mark.

Jul 18, 2007 | 12:17 PM

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The #s on the rear of the block, behind the intake manifold, are C280, so I guess they are original.

Jul 19, 2007 | 09:29 AM

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1978 & 1982 Cylinder Head Casting Numbers:

462624 All 350 Cubic-Inch Engines

14014416 1980 305 Cubic-Inch Optional Engines (California)

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