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Sep 29, 2013 | 03:49 AM

asdchev

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From: Melbourne Victoria

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Hoping some one can help with some engine info , trying to find out some details of a 427 L88 the block number is 3963512 heads 3946074 10-10-69 there is another small stamp on the block L I 0r 1 88,
Is it possible to find out if the engine came out of a car or is it a replacement motor, motor is located in Australia,
Thanks Al

Sep 29, 2013 | 05:06 AM

vetteoz

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L88's only came in C3's ; try the C3 Dept

or look online at a site that identifies BBC engines like

http://www.nastyz28.com/index.php?page=chevyenginecodes

Sep 29, 2013 | 05:44 AM

Joe C

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vetteoz

L88's only came in C3's ; try the C3 Dept

or look online at a site that identifies BBC engines like

http://www.nastyz28.com/index.php?page=chevyenginecodes

FWIW, the L88 first appeared in 1967 (C2's) - 20 units built...

Sep 29, 2013 | 08:00 AM

C409

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Originally Posted by asdchev

..... Those casting numbers are correct for the period and indicate high horsepower useage ......... check for a stamped number on a machined pad above the timing cover area on the front of the block or at the front of the pass side cylinder head ... if you find a VIN number , you may have a production motor ... in 1969 the LI suffix was for a 390hp 427 w TH400 in a Full-size Chevy , but an LT was a 435hp motor in a vette .............

Last edited by C409; Sep 29, 2013 at 08:11 AM.

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