The 402 started in the later part of the 1969 run.
In 1969 "JC' codes to a 396-4 bbl-350hp-3 or 4 speed manual trans. 3 digit
codes started in 1970 but there is no CDE shown in the books. Mike Treanor
69 SS396
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From: "Peter Hnat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 1:12 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)
Would like to know about 396 vs. 402 big block
motors........why the jump to 402 cu. In. from 396 cu.in. and about when the
change took place. I also have heard / read to tell the difference between
the motors the 396 has a two letter code ( ie JC ) and the 402 has a three
letter code ( ie CDE ) .
Thanks,
Pete Hnat
'69 Chevelle SS
