http://www.73-87.com/chevy_ids/scode8.htm has more detailed info, and IDs this as a 165HP motor from 1974 or 1978. You should be able to find a casting date that might help you figure out the year somewhere else on the block.
It really does not matter what the engine was, unless you think it is still original. I would bet that this was a core exchange back when the owner blew the engine or wanted an upgrade, and then it was rebuilt to either generic specs and sold cheaply, or built for a customer. What do you really have? You'd have to check the cam, pistons, crank, etc. to be sure. What intake and heads do you have? Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 65ss.com > Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 7:05 AM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] motor id > > > Ok. This is what I found after some basic archeological work. > > Tell me if this looks right: > > Two sets of numbers, one large set on top, one small set under those. > > V1214TKR > C80149401 > > The casting at the firewall side was 3970010 > > What do I have? > > Thanks > Charles
