Feb 24, 2011 · My mother is looking at a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado that has a 3.5L L5 engine. I have never heard of this engine before or heard anything about it. When she told me a 3.5 Liter I was thinking of GM's V6 engine that they put in their cars but when I went and looked at the truck today it wasn't a V6...

Dec 17, 2011 · Lets also assume that there were an equal number of available cars to install these engines into, and plenty of transmissions available for each GM engine. This way, the Chevy 350 would have no numerical advantage, and so each engine would have to be chosen purely based on each engine's merits, strengths and weaknesses.

Nov 8, 2009 · I'm looking for specifc info in regards to BBC vs SBC mounting locations. From what i've read, the engine/frame mounts are interchangeable in as much as BBC engine will fit on the SBC mounts & vice versa. So, Are the dimensions from the motor mount boses to the rear of the block the same for...

Jan 3, 2025 · Fatman Fabrications in Mint Hill, NC has ceased operations. Many customers have been left without their orders and to date their money has not been returned. If you know of anyone with current orders, please advise them.

Aug 28, 2011 · HI, GUYS I RECENTLY BOUGHT A CHEVY 350 cu in WITH BLOCK CASTING#14010207 I DID SOME RESEARCH AND CAME UP WITH THE FOLLOWING: IT'S A 4BOLT MAIN L82 SERIES 350 cu in USED FROM 1970-1972 THE HEADS HAVE CASTING #3998993 AND SOME "Hecho en Mexico" EMBEDDED ON THEM CAN I …

Dec 9, 2005 · Can any one give me a ball park figure of the weight of a Dodge 318 engine (a 1970 ) considering a possible engine swap in a 41 Chrysler. wondering what the difference in weight is between a 318 and the original flathead 6 cylinder.Thanks

Dec 17, 2011 · Hi, first time on site. My son is trying to identify his engine he bought to rebuild. I have read many postings on the net with the same problem we have. The block casting number (drivers rear at back of block) is 3970044. No one seems to …

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Nov 1, 2008 · Are these blocks more valuable than standard blocks? I've got a 3970010, 2-bolt block with the 010 under the timing cover. I know this indicates a higher nickel content, but I'm not sure if that is actually worth anything. This is a 350, not the super-duper DZ302 block. I'm …

Sep 12, 2002 · Ok, Ever since I've known of engines, I've always thought advancing the timing is when you turn the distributor clockwise (on a small block chevy) and the spark occurs just after the piston hits TDC, And retarding the timing was bringing back the timing to right before the piston hits TDC. A...