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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 20, 2018, 04:38:35 PM »

I figured as much. The car should be on the carrier today so I should have it around Sept 4/5.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 20, 2018, 04:01:20 PM »

May or may not help with identification, but I just got some pics of the engine.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 17, 2018, 04:29:00 PM »

Well apparently there was a break down in communication between the service advisor I was talking to and the mechanic working on the car, so I wasn't able to get any more information on the motor. He did seem confident about the casting number originally provided and mentioned the mechanic looked it up and stated it appeared to be a rare motor.

At this point the car is complete and ready for pickup so I'll just have to wait a couple of weeks for it to make it to Alaska and gather the additional information myself. I'll post back once I get my hands on the car.

Thanks again for all of the input.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 16, 2018, 09:19:01 PM »

Sorry if this is not the appropriate thread to share pics, but I finally got them uploaded:

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 16, 2018, 08:13:43 PM »

Definitely no shortage of avgas up here. Are there any consequences or particular maintenance I need to be concerned with if I end up having to run avgas?

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 16, 2018, 12:02:53 AM »

Forgive my ignorance, but is being a late production a good thing?

I'm honestly not overly concerned about the originality of the vehicle. I've always loved 1st gens and was finally able to afford a good turnkey. My only concern, and the original reason for the post, was learning more about the engine. In Alaska, pump gas maxes out at 90 octane. With the information I've been given from the shop that this is some "high performance" 427, I'm a little concerned it might be some high compression monster for which I'm going to have to spend $$$ on additives or race fuel. I can't even get Torco shipped up here, so I'd have to pay over-the-counter price.

Hopefully I'll learn more over the next few days. Appreciate all of the input so far.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 15, 2018, 09:54:19 PM »

Got a picture of the tag. VIN 124378N481141

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 15, 2018, 04:35:10 PM »

Thanks for the welcome and the responses.

I emailed the shop this morning for additional information and requested some pictures if possible. They're going to repaint the block so hopefully they can get a better look and pictures while the motor is out of the car being prepped.

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Decoding/Numbers / Help Identifying Engine

« on: August 15, 2018, 03:56:44 PM »

Hey everyone,

I posted this same question over at camaroforums.com and was directed to you guys for additional assistance.

I recently purchased a 68 Camaro. I'm in Alaska and the car is in Ft Worth, Tx at a shop getting some minor repairs. The car has a 427 but I don't have much other information other than some of the add-ons. The shop gave me the block casting number 3938512 which he said is a performance 427 and that it was pretty rare. He's going to try and get some additional information but I told him I'd rather he focus on the repairs so I can get the car picked up and delivered to me. I did some digging online but other than flagging a couple of advertisements for other 1st gen camaros for sale (https://russoandsteele.com/vehicle-d...ge=&showpage=3) with the same casting number, I haven't been able to find much other information. None of the sites I've found with a database of casting numbers listed this particular number.

 Anyone know of a site that would give me additional information, or have first hand knowledge of this particular block?