Common questions

What was the casting number for the Chevelle V8?

What was the casting number for the Chevelle V8?

Production ended approximately June of 1966 and replaced with #3890462. Casting symbol on exterior face of head is the infamous double-hump design. 1966 is late March introduction. Casting symbol on exterior face of head is single centered pyramid on square block. First square-port Mark IV head. Has spark plug shield boss.

Where can I buy a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle?

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What kind of engine does a Chevy LT1 have?

LT1, Cast Iron, B-Body 12554291 95-96 265 L99, Cast Iron 12555690 96 350 LT4, aluminum 12551561 96 350 LT1, aluminum 12554290 94-96 350 LT1, Cast Iron, B-Body 14088526 92-97 350 LT1, Aluminum LT1 cylinder heads share the same head to block bolt pattern as the standard small block Chevrolet.

What kind of engine did Chevy Chevelle have in 1969?

In 1969, the straight-sixes and the 307 V-8 were carried over from the previous year, but the 327 was dropped in favor of the 350, which was offered in 255hp and 300hp varieties. The small-block V-8s all feature five main bearings and 17-quart cooling capacity.

Production ended approximately June of 1966 and replaced with #3890462. Casting symbol on exterior face of head is the infamous double-hump design. 1966 is late March introduction. Casting symbol on exterior face of head is single centered pyramid on square block. First square-port Mark IV head. Has spark plug shield boss.

What kind of car was the Chevelle in 1968?

To say that the Chevrolet Chevelle was a bread and butter car for General Motors is a bit of an understatement. During its 1968–72 run, a whopping 2.4 million examples were built, spread across two-door sedans, coupes, hardtops, convertibles, and wagons, as well as four-door sedans and wagons.

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.

Is the cylinder head the same on a Chevy LT1?

LT1 cylinder heads share the same head to block bolt pattern as the standard small block Chevrolet. The exhaust ports and holes are also in the same location. All LT1 heads use self-aligning rocker arms.

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