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its Chevy 454 Big Block Engine
Most Catalina's were equipped with a 389 cubic inch V-8 engine. The 2+2 sport models had a 421 cubic inch engine. The 389 engines came in different configurations that affected the horsepower rating. Open the hood and face the engine. On the front, left side (as you face it) of the engine block is a two letter engine code. You can reference that code against another source and determine a lot of other information about the engine.
the gsr engine will have a code on the block in plain view that reads b18c1 or b18c the h22 will have a similar code on the block but it reads h22
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small block 283 64/67
This is a warranty replacement engine. There are several decoders for the block numbers for these engine on the web and all require the block serial # as well as this code.
on the front of the engine to the right as you look at it. The engine block protrudes out past the head and on the top of this protrusion is stamped engine code and number. on the front of the engine to the right as you look at it. The engine block protrudes out past the head and on the top of this protrusion is stamped engine code and number.
It means it was built in the Tonawanda, Ny plant on June, 25th. The PPh is the horsepower rating and cubic inch but I don't know exactly which one the PPH is.
The block casting numbers are on the top driver side of the bellhousing flange at the back of the engine. The engine code is stamped into a pad on the block deck in front of the passenger side cylinder head.
I'm not sure if there is really a engine color code on the engine, but there is a engine code. Look on the cylinder block close to where the transmission connects to. There should be a extended flat surface and the engine code should be imprinted on it. I'm pretty sure the engine code should d16z6 for an ex and si model, but on for 92-95
Hi, This should be located on the engine plate which is normally on the engine block or on RH side of engine compartment. Kev
Engine block is cast 2.2 or 2.5 under alternator . Vin also distinguishes engine . Eighth digit is engine code.