Thread: Chevy engine decoding with Vin on block

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Originally Posted by 69elko

Thanks all. The engine is in a 70 nova, it runs but has a lifter tick or something worse. So who knows what kind of condition it's in internally. The car is a project but on the pricey side so I was trying to determine if the engine was at least worth something. Doesn't look like it is so I may pass on the deal.

In these days of LS swaps, the old Gen I SBC's only impress the "period correct" crowd. Like Mike says, try to use the "tick" to your advantage, but also throw in that you'll probably be looking at an LS package just to keep it current, and that the "value" of the project doesn't really include the power train. Those double hump heads were added just to attract attention of those who remember when they were the hot ticket, and as was said above the aftermarket aluminum heads will give you more across the board.
Good luck! Hope you find the new project, and then keep us in the loop on your build!