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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Decoding/Numbers => Topic started by: clarkedog on April 20, 2006, 04:46:37 AM

Title: 1969 L48 Intake Manifold
Post by: clarkedog on April 20, 2006, 04:46:37 AM

I just picked up an L48 engine.  Engine is all original and never been rebuilt, but am having trouble figuring out the casting numbers for the intake manifold.  It is 3965577  date of I 19 9  Can anyone tell me what this if from?  Thanks, Scott

Title: Re: 1969 L48 Intake Manifold
Post by: PACE&Z2869 on April 20, 2006, 05:28:34 AM

According to Chevrolet by the numbers by Alan Colvin 1970-75 edition, that intake was used on 350 300 HP in 1970 on passenger, Corvette (350HP), Nova, Chevelle, Monte Carlo, Camaro.

Title: Re: 1969 L48 Intake Manifold
Post by: clarkedog on April 20, 2006, 02:16:43 PM

I guess that was changed block cast date is B 28 9 and pad is T0612HB doubt its original Thanks Scott

Title: Re: 1969 L48 Intake Manifold
Post by: KevinW on April 22, 2006, 12:32:40 PM

Scott, are you looking for a 184 intake to match that engine? or is it just a spare?  Kevin

Title: Re: 1969 L48 Intake Manifold
Post by: clarkedog on April 22, 2006, 05:08:37 PM

Kevin, the engine is just a spare I just got it traded for a 65 M20 tranny not sure what Im going to do with it yet  but I may like to get the original manifold if I sell it Motor is in great shape still std bore all original but intake Ill keep you posted Thanks ,Scott