Help w/ engine identification
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Help w/ engine identification
Good morning everyone!! I have a question regarding my engine. I have searched high and low, and cannot seem to find any reference for the engine i.d. on the front of my block. I know it is a 350 (GM casting # 14016379), but the number on the front is: VK 202800. I think it may be a replacement or crate engine, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated. This is NOM in my 1974.
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Re: Help w/ engine identification (1974slcvette)
14016379 is '78-'79 passenger car and light truck 350.
I do not have the proper book in front of me to decipher the VK...
[Modified by topless68, 12:49 PM 6/16/2003]
I do not have the proper book in front of me to decipher the VK...
[Modified by topless68, 12:49 PM 6/16/2003]
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Re: Help w/ engine identification (1974slcvette)
...reference for the engine i.d. on the front of my block. I know it is a 350 (GM casting # 14016379), but the number on the front is: VK 202800.
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Re: Help w/ engine identification (Tom73)
Check out http://www.nastyz28.com. See if that gives you the info you are looking for.
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Re: Help w/ engine identification (Tom73)
VK 202800 is the only number stamped on the front pad... No VIN, or any other number for that matter. I'm perplexed... From the posts that I've read the engine is fron 77' - 79', but the date stamp on the block is: J 13 2. Which means the engine was manufactured in 72', 82', 92'... Seems the more research I do, the more confusing it gets. :confused:
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Hi Vel, I'm digging up your old thread because I'm looking at buying an old engine that has very similar ID and wondering if you had ever found any more info on it ( horsepower / 2 or 4 bolt mains etc).
My block casting number is the same as yours 14016379
My engine code is VK132800
The engine was being used to power a foam pump for a fire department so I'm thinking it could be some sort of crate or special order code.
My block casting number is the same as yours 14016379
My engine code is VK132800
The engine was being used to power a foam pump for a fire department so I'm thinking it could be some sort of crate or special order code.
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he hasn't been on the forum since 2009. you can try sending a private message to him. if he has it turned on, he will get an email saying he has a PM. if he still has and checks the same email address.
