L78 396 motor out of 1968 Chevelle SS

[L78M22Rag]

This running L78 motor looks like a good deal at $3,500. Original VIN was likely 138378B232659

https://orlando.craigslist.org/pts/d/stuart-chevelle-camaro-nova-ss-396-l78/6844292398.html

Block # 3935440 – 4 bolt main.
Block Cast Date – F 12 8 = June 12th 1968
Deck Stamp T0715 EG = July 15th 1968
Partial Vin # 18B232659
Pistons are .060 L2287
Heads are 3919840 dated F 8 7 and 3964291 dated D 13 70
Rockers are Crower 1.70 Roller Tip
Edelbrock TM2R Intake
Holley Street Avenger Carb # 80670

Great Running Motor was just pulled out of a car to Put 427 in.

[DW31S]

Helluva deal if you own the car with that VIN!

[ScottG]

Wow, great engine to put in a Day 2 ride also..

[WILMASBOYL78]

If the motor runs well it is a bargain, it would cost twice that gather the correct parts and build it.

-wilma

[JRSully]

That is a rare cast date on that 291 head (April 70)

[bbbentley]

That is a rare cast date on that 291 head (April 70)

Wonder if 1.88 exhaust valves were put in the 840 head?
And I bet that it is a 1980 CFD 291 head?

[69 Post Sedan]

If $3500 was a good deal.....then $2900 must really be stealing it.....cause that’s the current price.

Kurt