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bcmiller

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L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« on: July 02, 2023, 08:09:53 PM »
I am working on a report for 67-69 Camaro cylinder head usage. I have the SBC and BBC numbers pretty much done, but I am struggling a bit with the L6 heads.

I assume that the 230 and 250 engines used the same head and probably the same casting number all 3 years, but can any of you verify?

Include
1. The head casting number
2. The casting date
3. Year of the engine.

Thanks in advance. If you photos are used, you will be giving credit.
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2023, 02:57:34 AM »
I know you might get a better response if you also posted in the 6 cylinder section. I’ll snap some of mine.

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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2023, 01:14:06 PM »
Thanks David.
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2023, 12:30:53 AM »
I love you but I’m not taking the valve cover off. The ac compressor makes it difficult to see….these are from the passenger side because the manifolds are obviously on the other side.
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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2023, 06:56:04 PM »
Feel free to move my post so I'm not an orphan here.

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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2023, 01:40:36 AM »
You’re not an orphan.
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2023, 08:48:17 PM »
I plan on using your picture that shows the 4886 external partial casting number.

Thanks!
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2023, 09:04:40 PM »
1968 230L6. Engine assembled March 14 1968. Photos are of the passenger side, left to right.

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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2023, 07:25:39 PM »
OK so we have verified usage of the 3864886 casting number. Any more?
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016

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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2024, 12:22:57 AM »
1967 048 6 cylinder

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Re: L6 cylinder head casting numbers
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2024, 04:15:21 PM »
1967 048 6 cylinder

Thanks for posting that. We determined that the exterior partial casting number may not match the actual casting number under the valve cover.  If you ever have a chance to take a pic with the valve cover off, please do so.
Bryon / 1968 Camaro SS 396 coupe - now old school 468 big block
1967 Camaro RS/SS 396 coupe L35/M40 - 4 generation family project
Looking for 68 Camaro with body # NOR 181016