3964290 heads
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The 290 head was used on Camaro's in 1969 and like Mike said above, they didn't come into play on Corvettes until 1970.
Here is a chart of the head casting numbers.
http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/1...sting-numbers/
Here is a chart of the head casting numbers.
http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/1...sting-numbers/
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69 uses 186 heads double hump with acc. holes.
350 high performance head used large valve 2.02
lower hp engines had same head casting # with smaller valves.
350 high performance head used large valve 2.02
lower hp engines had same head casting # with smaller valves.
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From: Orlando, FL
The 290 head was used on Camaro's in 1969 and like Mike said above, they didn't come into play on Corvettes until 1970.
Here is a chart of the head casting numbers.
http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/1...sting-numbers/
Here is a chart of the head casting numbers.
http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/1...sting-numbers/
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From: Midlothian VA
The 290 head was used on Camaro's in 1969 and like Mike said above, they didn't come into play on Corvettes until 1970.
Here is a chart of the head casting numbers.
http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/1...sting-numbers/
Here is a chart of the head casting numbers.
http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/1...sting-numbers/
1971 3994026425 Horsepower 454 Cubic-Inch LS6 Engine (unverified)
Last edited by Hammerhead Fred; Oct 29, 2018 at 11:15 AM.
