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Old 05-05-2011, 07:22 PM
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350 small block

I have a 350 sbc in my 1989 camaro and im trying to figure out what year the block is and the casting number on the back drivers side starts with 57L6 then like next to it it has three more numbers 56 and i cant make out the third but ive tried searching the first four to get a general idea but nothing comes up in the searches. any ideas or suggestions?
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Re: 350 small block

Your engine will say 5.7LG for a 350 (5.0LG for a 305...)




Your block casting number is next to the Dist.




Your number pad is on the front passenger side of the block.

Old 05-09-2011, 11:00 AM
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Re: 350 small block

All you need to know is that it's an 86+ 1 piece RMS block.
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thank you very much this helped alot!
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Re: 350 small block

The SBC has its casting # in a different place from that ..... thing, with only 6 cyls, ... ,,, in that pic. :barf:

It is located conveniently, right out in the open, easy to see, handy and conspicuous; on top of the bell housing flange behind the driver's side head.

/sarcasm off



Yes this one is exactly what you think it is; no need to ask.
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Re: 350 small block

Heres a top down shot of the so-called six cylinder

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