Big Block Chevy Casting # 3999289...Application???

[iluv69s]

What is the application for this block...early 70's vintage? Thanks

[TDW]

3999289....454.......71-79...2 or 4 bolt, some "CE"

From Mor Tec site.

[427.060]

3999289 1972-78 454 215, 235, 240, 270, 2 bolt, car & truck

[Schonyenko2]

289s are a thick wall block, You can bore them 120 over with no worry. Good race piece.

[tirebird]

Great blocks used in everything from high output engines to trucks. My LS6 bought in 72 from Berger is a 3999289 4 bolt block with numbers:

"3999289 GM 9 T, C 27 72,TO417CRR"