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How do I identify a Chevy 396?
Big blocks are named after the size of their displacement as measured in cubic inches (e.g., 350, 396, 440 and so on). It is easy to identify a 396 Big Block engine made by Chevy as the engine code is stamped above the timing chain cover.
Where are engine block numbers located?
Casting Numbers Common locations include on the top of the bellhousing flange (where the transmission bolts to the engine), the sides of the block (under the exhaust manifolds) and the front of the engine, next to the timing cover and inside the intake valley (accessible only by removing the intake manifold).
What size motor is a 396?
6.5 L
The 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 was introduced in the 1965 Corvette as the L78 option and in the Z16 Chevelle as the L37 option. It had a bore x stroke of 4.094 in × 3.760 in (104 mm × 95.5 mm), and produced 375 bhp (380 PS; 280 kW) at 5600 rpm and 415 lb⋅ft (563 N⋅m) of torque at 3600 rpm.
How do you find the cylinder head number?
Look for three different locations where your Ford cylinder head code number will be located: on top of the head under the valve cover; on the bottom of the head, requiring the head to be removed; and on the side of the head just under the valve cover lip.
What kind of engine does a 1969 Chevelle SS 396 have?
There were also a vast number of upgrade options for the 1969 Chevelle SS 396 package. 3 more powerful 396ci engines, the L34, L78 and the lightweight L89. Optional 4 Speed manual gearboxes and automatic Turbo Hydromantic 400 transmission. A vast number of rear axle gear configurations.
What is the date on a cylinder head?
Cylinder heads are normally date coded in the form of a letter for the month (see table below), two numbers for the day and a single number for the year. For example, C259 indicates a date of March 25, 1969.
When did Chevelle start using aluminum cylinder heads?
Aluminum head with temperature sending unit boss, two accessory holes drilled and tapped, revised exhaust manifold surface. Two versions were used during 1968 (non-Chevelle) and 1969. The 1968 and early 1969 version had plugs in both ends of the cylinder head.
What kind of car was the Chevy 396?
The Chevy 396 V8 was a very important step forward for GM in the battle of the 60s era muscle cars. Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Buick had drawn a lot of attention in 1964 with such muscle cars as the GTO and 442.