[Grandnational81]

I have a 1969 396 engine block casting # 3955272
it is a 2 bolt 325 HP block I am told from a SS Chevelle


nice shape always stored oiled and inside since taken apart

It has not been decked and has vin (I believe) code easily readable on deck 19J247071

Bore is factory at 4.094

Casting date is there but unreadable

Whats it worth?

 

[1966_L78]

I have a 1969 396 engine block casting # 3955272
it is a 2 bolt 325 HP block I am told from a SS Chevelle


nice shape always stored oiled and inside since taken apart

It has not been decked and has vin (I believe) code easily readable on deck 19J247071

Bore is factory at 4.094

Casting date is there but unreadable

Whats it worth?

Just a bare block? No crank/rods/heads? Probably about $150-$200, if even that... Just a basic, very common 396, not as desirable for power (today, even 454 is small), no mystique like a real 427, not a 4-bolt main so not an L78.

 

[Jim Mac]

I had a ja code block with forged pistons fresh 10-10 crank kit 60 over. Sold back in 08 when everyone was buying anything performance. Price? 350. Its still in the guys bracket car running strong. I wished i wpuld have hung onto it.

 

[Dean]

Hard to say what someone might pay for a block but one of our club members sold a running 396 engine that was ready to drop in for $650.00