Engine code info
 

Can anyone tell me anything about this engine based upon the following codes?

Casting at rear of block - 3999289
Info on engine pad - (possibly) T0213

This is the engine that's in a 1970 Corvette I am considering. I already know it's not the original engine but was wondering what can be determined by these codes?

Thanks

Re: Engine code info
 

454 CID available in 215-235-240-245-270 Horse Powers.
It came out in 1972,used in Chevelles-Corvettes-Monte Carlos-Passenger-but Trucks used this block mainly till 1978.This was the favorite CE block of many warranties.
Get the block casting date & three letter prefix after the Tona code if you can.
Is there a CON VIN stamped after it too?
T=Tonawanda plant
02=Month
13=day

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I'm working on getting that information from the seller. If I don't get it this week I am planning on looking at the car in person on 4/1, Is there anything I should look for? How can you tell a real big block Corvette from one that someone simply stuck a 454 in it?

Re: Engine code info
 

Rear sway bar. And look for end caps holding the half shafts to the rear end yokes. they are not u-bolts with nuts but rather caps with 3/8-16 bolts with a 9/16 hex head. Also the code on the rear is specific for big block. It is stamped on the underside of the rear housing along with the assm. date.

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Would you be interested in meeting me on April 1st to look at the car? I'll pay you for your time? The car is in Lewisburg, Pa.

Re: Engine code info
 

[ QUOTE ]
454 CID available in 215-235-240-245-270 Horse Powers.
It came out in 1972,used in Chevelles-Corvettes-Monte Carlos-Passenger-but Trucks used this block mainly till 1978.This was the favorite CE block of many warranties.
Get the block casting date & three letter prefix after the Tona code if you can.
Is there a CON VIN stamped after it too?
T=Tonawanda plant
02=Month
13=day

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Here is the complete code information from the front of the engine (pad) T0213TRK. Would the TRK refer to a truck usage or is that just coincidental?

Re: Engine code info
 

definetly truck only.

Re: Engine code info
 

Look on the backside of the block for the casting date.
It should be on the pass side bellhousing top lip.
Thats a Truck code application used on:
*1973 LS-4 454/240HP
*1978 LF-8 454/250HP
*1981 LE-8 454/210HP

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[ QUOTE ]
Look on the backside of the block for the casting date.
It should be on the pass side bellhousing top lip.
Thats a Truck code application used on:
*1973 LS-4 454/240HP
*1978 LF-8 454/250HP
*1981 LE-8 454/210HP

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Block casting 3999289

Re: Engine code info
 

That's the casting Number,and was used throughout the 1970's.
Look for the casting Date where I mentioned to narrow down it's heritage/horsepower.