So a great deal fell into my lap. I am the proud new owner of a 79 camaro berlineta with a worked 396. I will be taking possesion in a couple of hours and will start my research immediatly. My question is where do I look for casting numbers to determine the type of heads and block and tranny that are on the car. The gentlemam that I am buying the car from has been deployed to the persian gulf and just wants the car gone. I have no way to contact him to find out the specifics about the drivetrain. His roommate claimed that the car ran low 12's. How can I find out what i bought for $500. Thanks in advance.

 

a picture is worth a thousand words. soo lets see a few thousand worth. welcome to the forum.

 

what what? 500 bucks!? damn thats a deal.

 

Pics will be posted soon! I am pulling off the intake and valve covers to see whats going on, Where would i find the casting numbers for the heads?

 

oh, and and update on the price... $400 and he included a huge box of snap on tools

 

would the heads from a 454 work on a 396?

 

Man, you stole that car. The engine alone is worth at least that.
And yes to the heads, but doesn't the 396 have any?
Here's some decoding help: http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...oding-help.asp

 

the car and Snap-On tools for 400 bucks? pics!!

 

sounds to good to be true

 

free tooools to boot... how can u pass it up. lol. vote for the rotm, last couple days to get it done.