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Hello,
I have had a engine in the garage for a while and now it seems the time is right to do something with it. I can not find any information about the block itself, and would much appreciate input regarding this, and what power it would manage. Cause I've read that some blocks after -75 are not as good as the other? The codes i'v found are: (distributor) K084 (8 november 1974) (top front passenger side) 0227138 YS (automatic around 180hp) (front passenger side by water pump) 25N531378 Thanks.
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just behind where the pass side heads bolts on will be another cast number. that is the one we need to see to be sure.
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Going off the vin number It's from a 75 firebird, built at Norwood.
Last edited by Guilty; 06-25-2012 at 07:01 PM. Reason: spelling. |
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It should be the early '75 block, 481988. Sounds like a good starting point.
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Will check the other cast number as 1971 Warbird describes next time in garage. (Garage is 31 miles away) I'll get back with that info. Thanks guys!
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if you look at the upper left picture you can see a casting number on a ram air V block.
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I can now confirm (My sister checked it out) that I have the code 481988 stamped at the block. (Facing passenger below head)
So this is a good thing? =) Great!
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that is the better thick casting block. a good starting point for a build, stock or bigger stroke.
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The block is already bored .030 over (Some badger pistons was in it)
I have block and water pump ass, and the old crank (do not have numbers on that). I need heads, crank (Maby?), camshaft, lifters, intake manifold, carburator etc. I have been looking at e-heads... and think roller lifters would be good.. (or not?) Now i need a path to go so I know what stuff to get. My main goal is a strong street engine that I can rely on. Using pump gas. And maby try to go 402m with. :-) An engine I can grow with if you know what I mean. Meanwhile I use my 68 350 H.O. Any recommendations? Hmm ya. I have 3.42 in the rear and stock converter to the th350 and runs RA manifolds and a dual 2.5'' exhaust from pypes.
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White pearl firebird -71 Last edited by Pzr; 06-26-2012 at 02:48 AM. Reason: Gear ratio and tranny |
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