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*MonteSS454* · 12-20-2008, 10:05 PM

Ran some casting numbers today due to the fact my dad found a 327 (Not a 350 as told) in his 40 chevy pickup, and I don't have a 350 in my truck

I have a 95-00 Vortec 305

But in doing more casting numbers on my other block , I found out I have a ZZ4 Vortec 350 sitting there waiting to be my 383 stroker

chrislehr · 12-20-2008, 10:11 PM

i feel for ya. Thought I had a 350. Turns out a 307. #'s matching at least!

*MonteSS454* · 12-20-2008, 10:40 PM

Well I told my dad and he sat there and pondered for a minute and said this. "Atleast i came out better in the deal, I have a 327" and he stuck his tongue out at me. I'm not hacked just kinda, bleh. I can't wait to get started on my ZZ4 though

big_al_71 · 12-20-2008, 10:42 PM

I was dissapointed also when I first got my truck thought iot it was a 350 then found out it was a 307.....

Tossed the 307

Built a 400

LuckyHenriksen · 12-20-2008, 11:19 PM

Im worried to see what my motor turns out to be when I check the numbers

thirdstreettito · 12-20-2008, 11:23 PM

I still have to remember to check my #'s.

*Puropedo* · 12-20-2008, 11:26 PM

I dont really care about my engine(s) # ,,,,as long as I keep kicking those
f-150's and mustangs a$$es

yotaforce · 12-21-2008, 12:08 AM

Same here. Baught truck, told it was a 327, turned out to be 307. Not too bad though, I wasn't building a race truck, just a nice daily. Still runs strong.

caminokid · 12-21-2008, 12:13 AM

First thing I always check. Those numbers mean everything to me.

CG · 12-21-2008, 12:17 AM

I have a 396 sitting in a old flat bottom vdrive boat. The boat is pretty bad off and I was just getting rid of it a chunk at a time. Livrat (Mark) here on the board was looking at it and said he was sure that it wasnt a 396 but a 427.

I ran the numbers and sure enough its a 68 4bolt main 427. Sometimes it works out in a good way. Im keeping this one.

sleepertruck72 · 12-21-2008, 12:20 AM

I would love to have a 1940 Chevy with any engine

Gray Ghost · 12-21-2008, 01:17 AM

You got lucky CG! I ran the numbers on every truck I have ever bought. Once I called a buddy and he ran them....told me the damn thing was a 305. Later on I checked and it was in fact a 350....missed that one, it was a great running truck!

*MonteSS454* · 12-21-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

I would love to have a 1940 Chevy with any engine

I'll get some pics for you tomorrow when my dad opens the shop.

jeremy zander · 12-21-2008, 09:00 AM

I pulled what I thought was a 350 out of my 72 3/4 4x4 to rebuild,what I had was a 68 corvette 327 with double hump heads..rebuilt it and stuck it in the corner..it is not going back in the truck,...JZ

**truckdude239** · 12-21-2008, 09:31 AM

i pulled what i thought was a 307 out of my 71 which i replaced witha 305 i built. needless to say i ran the numbers it wasa 327 out of a 67, so needless to say it on the engine stand being built

HavinSomeFun · 12-21-2008, 10:29 AM

Yesterday I tore down my Big Block 396 and ran the numbers. It is a 69 only 375 HP Block for Chevelles, Nova's and etc. The Big happy surprise was the heads. They are 1965 425HP Corvette only heads. They are on EBAY now and I have already been offered $2,000 for them...They are one of the very rarest heads to find.

1956cameo · 12-21-2008, 11:27 AM

Thought I had a 454 in my 70 truck. Turned out to be a 396. Figured that that is still a respectable engine so I didn't get too upset.

67shortie · 12-21-2008, 12:08 PM

Me too, the PO said it was a 350, turned out to be a smogger 305 out of a late 70's 1/2 ton truck. No wonder it was so slow

No worries, a patriot vortec headed 350 is on the engine stand ready to go in very soon

Gray Ghost · 12-27-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

Yesterday I tore down my Big Block 396 and ran the numbers. It is a 69 only 375 HP Block for Chevelles, Nova's and etc. The Big happy surprise was the heads. They are 1965 425HP Corvette only heads. They are on EBAY now and I have already been offered $2,000 for them...They are one of the very rarest heads to find.

I had a block like that one a few years back...the bare block alone is worth over $500. Cool about those heads!

HavinSomeFun · 12-27-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

I had a block like that one a few years back...the bare block alone is worth over $500. Cool about those heads!

the value on those blocks have gone way up! look on ebay for a 3955272 casting and you will see what I mean. $2500 average for a block and crank. $7500 for a complete engine. it's crazy.

Gray Ghost · 12-27-2008, 09:05 PM

Holy moly...wish I had that right now!

sleepertruck72 · 12-28-2008, 12:00 AM

Monte,
I cant wait to see the pics, Thanks. Hot Rod Magazine(Feb 09) has ZZ4 build that gains 117 HP over stock with heads,cam,intake,carb.Its rated at 430 hp I believe. I like the idea of the 383 myself. Good luck with it !!!

*MonteSS454* · 12-28-2008, 01:31 AM

Well it's torn down now, no front clip or bed since we just took those off. I'll get some tomorrow when I get off and I'll show em off.

12-20-2008, 10:05 PM	#1
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Ran some casting numbers today due to the fact my dad found a 327 (Not a 350 as told) in his 40 chevy pickup, and I don't have a 350 in my truck I have a 95-00 Vortec 305 But in doing more casting numbers on my other block , I found out I have a ZZ4 Vortec 350 sitting there waiting to be my 383 stroker

12-20-2008, 10:11 PM	#2
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. i feel for ya. Thought I had a 350. Turns out a 307. #'s matching at least!

12-20-2008, 10:40 PM	#3
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Well I told my dad and he sat there and pondered for a minute and said this. "Atleast i came out better in the deal, I have a 327" and he stuck his tongue out at me. I'm not hacked just kinda, bleh. I can't wait to get started on my ZZ4 though

12-20-2008, 10:42 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. I was dissapointed also when I first got my truck thought iot it was a 350 then found out it was a 307..... Tossed the 307 Built a 400 Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-20-2008, 11:19 PM	#5
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Im worried to see what my motor turns out to be when I check the numbers __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-20-2008, 11:23 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. I still have to remember to check my #'s. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-20-2008, 11:26 PM	#7
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. I dont really care about my engine(s) # ,,,,as long as I keep kicking those f-150's and mustangs a$$es

12-21-2008, 12:08 AM	#8
yotaforce Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rutherfordton, NC Posts: 89	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Same here. Baught truck, told it was a 327, turned out to be 307. Not too bad though, I wasn't building a race truck, just a nice daily. Still runs strong.

12-21-2008, 12:13 AM	#9
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. First thing I always check. Those numbers mean everything to me. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

12-21-2008, 12:17 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,845	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. I have a 396 sitting in a old flat bottom vdrive boat. The boat is pretty bad off and I was just getting rid of it a chunk at a time. Livrat (Mark) here on the board was looking at it and said he was sure that it wasnt a 396 but a 427. I ran the numbers and sure enough its a 68 4bolt main 427. Sometimes it works out in a good way. Im keeping this one.

12-21-2008, 12:20 AM	#11
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. I would love to have a 1940 Chevy with any engine __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

12-21-2008, 01:17 AM	#12
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. You got lucky CG! I ran the numbers on every truck I have ever bought. Once I called a buddy and he ran them....told me the damn thing was a 305. Later on I checked and it was in fact a 350....missed that one, it was a great running truck! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-21-2008, 09:00 AM	#14
jeremy zander Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shakopee minnesota Posts: 515	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. I pulled what I thought was a 350 out of my 72 3/4 4x4 to rebuild,what I had was a 68 corvette 327 with double hump heads..rebuilt it and stuck it in the corner..it is not going back in the truck,...JZ __________________ WTB 1972 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 1971 chevy c30 4x4 NAPCO (project) 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 350/350 4spd, tach, tow hooks,radio delete,heat delete,hubcaps,lockers 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 383/350 dads original farm truck tilt,tach,tow hooks,hubcaps,radio delete,heat delete 2006 chevy LBZ crew cab duramax,4 inch,beadlocks 2015 chevy tahoe Z71 my fifth one,love em 2016 chevy 2500HD Z71 LTZ duramax midnite 2018 chevy suburban Z71 midnite

12-21-2008, 09:31 AM	#15
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. i pulled what i thought was a 307 out of my 71 which i replaced witha 305 i built. needless to say i ran the numbers it wasa 327 out of a 67, so needless to say it on the engine stand being built __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-21-2008, 10:29 AM	#16
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Yesterday I tore down my Big Block 396 and ran the numbers. It is a 69 only 375 HP Block for Chevelles, Nova's and etc. The Big happy surprise was the heads. They are 1965 425HP Corvette only heads. They are on EBAY now and I have already been offered $2,000 for them...They are one of the very rarest heads to find. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....



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12-21-2008, 11:27 AM	#17
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Thought I had a 454 in my 70 truck. Turned out to be a 396. Figured that that is still a respectable engine so I didn't get too upset.

12-21-2008, 12:08 PM	#18
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Me too, the PO said it was a 350, turned out to be a smogger 305 out of a late 70's 1/2 ton truck. No wonder it was so slow No worries, a patriot vortec headed 350 is on the engine stand ready to go in very soon __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

12-27-2008, 09:05 PM	#21
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Holy moly...wish I had that right now! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-28-2008, 12:00 AM	#22
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Monte, I cant wait to see the pics, Thanks. Hot Rod Magazine(Feb 09) has ZZ4 build that gains 117 HP over stock with heads,cam,intake,carb.Its rated at 430 hp I believe. I like the idea of the 383 myself. Good luck with it !!! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

12-28-2008, 01:31 AM	#23
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: Kinda dissappointed, but kinda not. Well it's torn down now, no front clip or bed since we just took those off. I'll get some tomorrow when I get off and I'll show em off.

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