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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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When purcahsed, my 66 convertible had a newer small block in it. I was told it was a 350 out of a 81 corvette, but I'm just not sure.

casting # 397001

date code V09182ZAB

Does anyone know what year this came out of, or even if it came out of a vette?

Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Here's a link that might help

http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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ZAB= 1979 350 a/t, L48, fed. 8 195 4 Vette

Found that here http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...-suffix-10.php
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Not sure about that casting number or date but the ZAB suffix appears to be a 1979 350 L48 195 hp corvette engine.
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