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boataddict26 · 07-06-2003, 06:30 PM

I got the numbers that are stamped on a pad that is infront of the right cylinder head. There were big numbers, and then ther were little numbers that were stamped over the big ones. (Or viseversa) The numbers are:BIG: VO317TKB And LITTLE: C7A158066.
If someone could help me decode these I would GREATLY appreciate it. I was told when I bought the truck that it had a 350 in it. When I got it home and was looking over it, the factory sticker that is under the hood said it came with a 305. I dont know weather or not to trust this person. If you look in the LMC catalog, and look on page 11, there are three letter TKB with match with the ones on the engine but I dont know If that is what you go by.
Thanks in advance,
Michael

Cole's 87 · 07-06-2003, 06:54 PM

Go to Swervin's web site and click on ID's you should be able to decode anything you want lots of great info

www.73-87.com

boataddict26 · 07-06-2003, 08:30 PM

Thanks Cole's87!! I think I found it but I hope the HP he has on there is not right!!

It says only 165!!

gchemist · 07-06-2003, 10:41 PM

165 HP is about right for a 305 LE9. Or 350 of some years too depending on compression. You need the number off the block to know for sure.

boataddict26 · 07-06-2003, 10:48 PM

I will be pulling the engine soon and will get the # off the block. What should I do first to get more HP? I have headers(crappy ones) I am looking for new ones. I have Eddelbrock Performer intake, Performer carb, air cleaner. That is as far as I have gotten so far. What should be the next step? Cam?

kevhill85 · 07-06-2003, 10:48 PM

u can go to www.mortec.com they list all chevy casting numbers . as long as it a gm they have it and all the details for it .

kevhill85 · 07-06-2003, 10:49 PM

u need to get the number off the back of the block . the ones u have r just an option code.

boataddict26 · 07-06-2003, 10:49 PM

Thanks I will check it out.

kevhill85 · 07-06-2003, 10:51 PM

this is where i check all my oart number for the cranks and block . it makes hard to get bad stuff .

2tankin79 · 07-06-2003, 10:59 PM

I've got a question, if the engine is still sittin in the truck, would i still be able to see the numbers on the back of the block? or would i have to pull it? If i have to pull my engine, i will just believe that it has a 327.

thanks, Jeff

kevhill85 · 07-06-2003, 11:01 PM

just look behind the driver side head . there will be some number there . u will need a flash light and paper

07-06-2003, 06:30 PM	#1
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Need help w/engine identification!! I got the numbers that are stamped on a pad that is infront of the right cylinder head. There were big numbers, and then ther were little numbers that were stamped over the big ones. (Or viseversa) The numbers are:BIG: VO317TKB And LITTLE: C7A158066. If someone could help me decode these I would GREATLY appreciate it. I was told when I bought the truck that it had a 350 in it. When I got it home and was looking over it, the factory sticker that is under the hood said it came with a 305. I dont know weather or not to trust this person. If you look in the LMC catalog, and look on page 11, there are three letter TKB with match with the ones on the engine but I dont know If that is what you go by. Thanks in advance, Michael __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-06-2003, 08:30 PM	#3
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Thanks Cole's87!! I think I found it but I hope the HP he has on there is not right!! It says only 165!! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-06-2003, 10:41 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	165 HP is about right for a 305 LE9. Or 350 of some years too depending on compression. You need the number off the block to know for sure. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-06-2003, 10:48 PM	#5
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	I will be pulling the engine soon and will get the # off the block. What should I do first to get more HP? I have headers(crappy ones) I am looking for new ones. I have Eddelbrock Performer intake, Performer carb, air cleaner. That is as far as I have gotten so far. What should be the next step? Cam? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-06-2003, 10:48 PM	#6
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	u can go to www.mortec.com they list all chevy casting numbers . as long as it a gm they have it and all the details for it . __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

07-06-2003, 06:54 PM	#2
Cole's 87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 272	Go to Swervin's web site and click on ID's you should be able to decode anything you want lots of great info www.73-87.com

07-06-2003, 10:49 PM	#7
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	u need to get the number off the back of the block . the ones u have r just an option code. __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

07-06-2003, 10:49 PM	#8
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Thanks I will check it out. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-06-2003, 10:51 PM	#9
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	this is where i check all my oart number for the cranks and block . it makes hard to get bad stuff . __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

07-06-2003, 10:59 PM	#10
2tankin79 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 288	I've got a question, if the engine is still sittin in the truck, would i still be able to see the numbers on the back of the block? or would i have to pull it? If i have to pull my engine, i will just believe that it has a 327. thanks, Jeff

07-06-2003, 11:01 PM	#11
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	just look behind the driver side head . there will be some number there . u will need a flash light and paper __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet



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