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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: dynomac on June 01, 2008, 01:19:06 PM

Title: 68 RS/SS Camaro 396?
Post by: dynomac on June 01, 2008, 01:19:06 PM

Hey Guys, I'm a newbie. Just purchased a Corvette Copper 68 RS/SS 396 4SPD. The engine is missing, is there anyway to tell which 396 was in the car originally? It is a nontach car.  Would the information on the trans. give me any leads? Thanks, Keith

Title: Re: 68 RS/SS Camaro 396?
Post by: firstgenaddict on June 01, 2008, 04:23:52 PM

Not really, 68's are the hardest to ID.

Title: Re: 68 RS/SS Camaro 396?
Post by: Steve68 on June 01, 2008, 04:56:35 PM

Hi Keith and welcome to CRG.  Do you know if the car was originally equipped with an air conditioner?
Steve

Title: Re: 68 RS/SS Camaro 396?
Post by: dynomac on June 01, 2008, 08:09:39 PM

Hey Steve, Thanks! My car was a non air car. It also had power drum brakes. A friend told me to check the fuel line. He said the 375HP cars had a 3/8 fuel line? Thanks, Keith

Title: Re: 68 RS/SS Camaro 396?
Post by: KurtS on June 02, 2008, 12:57:59 AM

Trans is about the only hint.
http://www.camaros.org/diffs68.shtml lists all the differences.

All had a 3/8 fuel line.

Title: Re: 68 RS/SS Camaro 396?
Post by: Steve68 on June 02, 2008, 01:05:52 AM

Keith

Well since it didn't come with AC then no way to tell.  I thought that if it did have AC then you would know that it was not the 375 hp version.  Did it come with cruise (same logic)?

Steve

Title: Re: 68 RS/SS Camaro 396?
Post by: 169INDY on June 03, 2008, 07:17:09 PM

Post a DETAILED picture of the Fuel line termination and retension (Clips style and location) in the saddle of the subframe.
If it is untouched (Hacked) it provides a BB specific clue,,,one of many
Above link is great.

Jim