Re: [Chevelle-List] chevelle questions part2

[Robert Belz]

JD, For what it's worth in "Chevrolet by The Numbers" by Al Colvin they show an engine code suffix identification of LE to be from a 1969 passenger car with a 427 rated at 335 H. P.  in front of a Turbohydramatic 400 w / a 4 barrel.   Also the production of casting  # 3963512 began in October 1968 and continued through the 1971 model year.  They claim this block is special because it was used as a 427 and 454 simultaneously during the 1969 and 1970 model years.  It was produced in 4 bolt and 2 bolt main configurations. They show it (the block) used in numerous configurations of horse power and displacements of 427 and 454. (My 71' SS 454 uses this same block in a 2 bolt main configuration rated at 365 H.P. for example)   BTW I personally think this is the most accurate and extensively researched data available but draw your own conclusions. Bob Belz 71 SS454     ----- Original Message ----- From: JDHall To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] chevelle questions part2 Sorry for so many post however if this block is worth having I can get it for a song tomorrow. I have only been able to find the following. Its either a 68-71 454 or 69 427. On one site it mentioned the 427 being a COPO. I hope the stamping will confirm one or the other. Casting#  3963512 Stamped# front of heads T0328LE   Thanks JD ----- Original Message ----- From: JDHall To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] chevelle questions Thanks.... According to the casting its a 454 1968-1971   Can anyone provide a site to decode the stamping? T0328LE   Regards, JD ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] chevelle questions JD,   I found some good info for BBC including 396's at http://roadsters.com/bbc/   Sorry, I'm no help with the other questions!   Brian www.66chevelless.com