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Old 05-16-2008, 06:31 AM
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can someone tell me what this is, casting number look like 3999289
numbers on pad are T0405CWL. i was told it is a 454 out of a early impala.
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Old 05-16-2008, 07:28 AM
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Default Re: BIG BLOCK WHAT IS IT

www.mortec.com

3999289....454.......71-79...2 or 4 bolt, some "CE" replacement blocks had four bolt main caps

http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...-suffix-13.php


CODE YEAR MODEL CID HP TRANS MISC
CWL 1973 Chevrolet 454 250 TH

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Default Re: BIG BLOCK WHAT IS IT

289 blocks are thick walled. You can bore 125 over with no problem. Very good race blocks.
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Old 05-16-2008, 08:16 AM
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thanks! you guy's very much for the help
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289 blocks are thick walled. You can bore 125 over with no problem. Very good race blocks.

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There all good race blocks but the best ones are FREE!!!
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Old 05-17-2008, 02:42 AM
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Default Re: BIG BLOCK WHAT IS IT

this motor is in this car
http://www.novas.net/classifieds/sho...p?product=2615
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Default Re: BIG BLOCK WHAT IS IT

Photo of engine bay shows a small block radiator shroud and cover heater hoses are in the correct position. Check the core support to make sure it has the large opening...pinstripes are the 1970 style as far as I have seen...sounds like a fair price if it is real.

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Default Re: BIG BLOCK WHAT IS IT

i have the protecto plate for it, also the GM quarters are 70's. the were not making the 69's any more at that time so those were all they could get.
the radiator still has the tag on it, but not sure if it's the right 1. the tag has ( ZD ) CODE ON IT
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Old 05-17-2008, 08:52 AM
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ZD is correct code for BB man. trans. those tags are only clipped on...you should take it off "carefully" and keep it with the POP...the correct rad cover is available reproduction. Good luck.

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