I just bought a 69 vette that was stored 29 years. I figured it would be best to change all the gaskets and seals in my 350/350 motor before trying to turn it over...... Well, I guess you know what I am about to say..... It is a VO312MO motor with a Vin stamp of 18N403270. Really wierd considering the guy I bought it from had it since 75, so between 69 and 75 it had been wrecked twice that he knows of (repair very nice too). But he knows nothing of the motor changed. He did say it ran like a raped ape though!. He baring knows how to change oil so he knew nothing about the motor size. The car it self is showing 58k miles.

Any way to locate the car it was once in, if it is still on the road?

Anyone know what it is worth if I was to sell it? The motor that is........

Chuckphillips@juno.com.

 

The 302 was pretty hot engine in its day and was purposely underrated to 290HP by GM. Because of its small size it had to be revved sky high to make power, but worked very well with a set of fat gears such as 4:30 or 4:56. Put on a set of modern heads and a good solid lifter roller cam, and it will probably put out around 450 HP at 7500 RPM. As far as I know it was never put in a Corvette, but it should make a nice combination.

 

The tank sticker and name plate on the shifter shows I should have a 350 motor, 350 hp, 4-speed with 411 gears....

 

18N403270 the 403270 will be the last 6 digits of the org. cars vin # put it on the net and see if anyone responds. If it is still around and they are restoring it it should make them happy to know you have it. It should be worth something

 

You should get the info on that motor to the guys at CRG, it is Camaro Research Group. They have an extensive database and alot of contacts. They may be able to help you with it. I guarantee that someone would love to have that motor back in their car

 

Also, I may be interested tobuy it if you're interested in selling. I have a '68 but it's not mymotor, but aMO would be nice to have.

 

It was made in Flint Michigan on March 12. I am also interested in buying if you are willing to sell.