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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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I am checking the numbers on my 1977 Corvette (Red) and know nothing about what is under the hood, so the search begins. First and foremost I found the VIN number area on the block milled off, so no numbers there for me to verify. I did find that the area for the number is verly long. My other 77 Corvette (Orange) block VIN number area is half the length, so that might be a clue.

I did find on the rear of the engine a number that reads "GM 3932388" on the red car. My original Orange 77 reads "GM 3970010".

Anybody have any idea what I might be looking at with these numbers?

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'69 327 or 350?


http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm
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Got these from here http://www.ajgeneral.com/sbc_block_casting_numbers/



3932388 350 68-74 Pass,Chevelle, Camaro,Nova,Monte 2 bolt main
3932388 350 69-76 Truck 2 bolt main

Google is your friend....

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I see what the source said, thank you. Now, how do I tell if it is a 327 or a 350, or maybe even a 383 stroker? And what the heck is a 1969 engine doing in my 1977 anyway?

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Originally Posted by BritewhiteC3
Got these from here http://www.ajgeneral.com/sbc_block_casting_numbers/



3932388 350 68-74 Pass,Chevelle, Camaro,Nova,Monte 2 bolt main
3932388 350 69-76 Truck 2 bolt main

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I'll have to give Google a try, never thought about trying that. Thanks for the tip.
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