I know it's a small block, but would like to know more about it. I have these numbers:

Front of block: V0216CHT18L563472

Rear of block: 3970010


Any info would be great!

After flipping thru my Chevy by the Numbers book, I found the following:

Block 3970010 was used from 1969-1975 and was available in both 2 & 4 bolt versions. Since you have the 3 digit suffix (the CHT portion of your front of block #'s) I would guess this engine is from 1970-75. 1969 used 2 digits for the suffix.

I didn't find a listing for the CHT part, but a little Google search matched with Camaro's with a manual transmission, for what that's worth.

Thanks alot! Anyway of finding out the horsepower and compression like the big block?

V=Flint engine plant
0216=Feb 16th engine assembly date
CHT=for'78, Camaro 350/170hp 4bl LM-1

Partial vin:
1=Chevy
8=1978 model year
L=LA assembly plant
563472=car sequence number

3970010= 350 block 69-80

Edit: Here are the 78 Camaro engine specs and info
http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro78.html#engine

Originally posted by shooter:
V=Flint engine plant
0216=Feb 16th engine assembly date
CHT=for'78, Camaro 350/170hp 4bl LM-1

Partial vin:
1=Chevy
8=1978 model year
L=LA assembly plant
563472=car sequence number

3970010= 350 block 69-80

Edit: Here are the 78 Camaro engine specs and info
http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro78.html#engine Thanks for the info. Any clue that it might be a 4 bolt main block?

That casting number is listed for two or four bolt mains. You would have to pull the pan to check.

Originally posted by shooter:
That casting number is listed for two or four bolt mains. You would have to pull the pan to check. Ok. Thanks a lot for the info!