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Aug 7, 2007 | 09:19 PM

InsaneLane

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Need help identifying engine

I just purchased a '72 coupe and the code on the block reads
V0626CNU. What is this engine from? It is apparently not numbers matching... Thanks.

Aug 7, 2007 | 09:51 PM

ratflinger

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St. Jude Donor '11, '17

A quick google search shows a 1970 350, 250hp, 2 barrel, powerglide. It's a screamer. :o

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Aug 7, 2007 | 10:09 PM

7T1vette

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Base engine from the Chevy line....

Aug 8, 2007 | 12:36 AM

dgruenke

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In addition to the above, it came in the full size cars.

Aug 8, 2007 | 08:05 AM

63mako

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ratflinger

A quick google search shows a 1970 350, 250hp, 2 barrel, powerglide. It's a screamer. :o

I had one of those out of a station wagon in my Camaro in the early 70's. With headers and a holley 2 bbl it really was a screamer. High 13's with a 3.90 Posi, N-50-15's and M-20. Raced Super Stock class and really suprised a lot of people with it.

Aug 8, 2007 | 08:12 AM

olds120

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engine id

http://www.nastyz28.com/decode.html

try this link it has alot of info

i liooked it up for you.

1970 350/250 hp auto , 2 brl, full size car

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Aug 8, 2007 | 09:49 AM

InsaneLane

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Thanks for all of the replies. I was under the impression that it was a #'s matching car when I purchased it. I don't know that it is the end of the world since this engine has 50 more HP than the original. I recently ordered some new Hooker headers from Jet-Hot so I hope they fit ok on this engine. Are there any major differences between this engine and the stock engine?

Aug 8, 2007 | 12:10 PM

Easy Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by InsaneLane

...V0626CNU...

V0626CNU is a GM engine identification code.

V plant code for the Flint, Michigan, engine assembly plant. All Corvette smallblocks were assembled at Flint, but so were engines for other GM cars and trucks.

0626 calendar date engine was assembled, June 26th

CNU application suffix, generic Chevrolet passenger car. Unfortunely CNU is not a Corvette engine code.

The pad where this code is stamped should also contain a VIN derivative of the first car the engine was installed in. That number will contain a code for the vehicle assembly plant and from that you could determine where this engine came from.

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Aug 8, 2007 | 01:50 PM

ROBMERRILL

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From: Little Neck NY

1972 Engine Identification Codes:

Engine Code Cubic Inches Order Code H.P. Applicable Equipment
CKW 350 Base 200 Rochester Q-jet & 4-Speed
CDH 350 Base 200 Rochester Q-jet, NB2 & 4-Speed
CKX 350 Base 200 Rochester Q-jet & Turbo Hydra-Matic
CDJ 350 Base 200 Rochester Q-jet, NB2 & Turbo Hydra-Matic
CKY 350 LT1 255 Holley 1x4BC, Mechanical Lifters, & 4-Speed
CRT 350 LT1 255 Holley 1x4BC, Mechanical Lifters, K19 & 4-Speed
CKZ 350 ZR1 255 Performance Package, LT1 Engine & M22 4-Speed
CPH 454 LS5 270 Rochester Q-jet, Hydraulic Lifters & 4-Speed
CPJ 454 LS5 270 Rochester Q-jet, Hydraulic Lifters & THM
CSR 454 LS5 270 Rochester Q-jet, Hyd. Lifters, K19 & 4-Speed
CSS 454 LS5 270 Rochester Q-jet, Hyd. Lifters, K19 & THM

Aug 8, 2007 | 09:08 PM

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InsaneLane

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Thanks again for all of the posts! I scracthed the other number and found 10S242386. Let me know if you have any idea what this engine is out of. Thanks.

Aug 8, 2007 | 09:16 PM

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ratflinger

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St. Jude Donor '11, '17

Some Chevy boat. Something like a Biscane. I didn't even remember GM still using powerglides in 70, but I guess so. Could have been a Camaro or Nova, who knows.