[19chevelle66]

How rare are the 396s? Found one says 1972 chevelle or monte 396????? Just wondering if its a motor worth snagging

 

[19chevelle66]

Block reads 3999290

 

[redrocket1953]

Dan a 3999290 block was used in 1972 in passenger, Chevelle and Camaro cars. Its really a 402 CID engine with a 2 bolt main rated at 240 horse. Not really rare or worth much unless someone is restoring a 72 and wants the correct block number.

 

[19chevelle66]

Thanks! He is asking 800 but i think 650 will buy it i better pass for that kinda cash

 

[Tom Mobley]

for that money it needs to be complete with all the little brackets and stuff.

 

[19chevelle66]

Its all complete says 30k on motor

 

[marcrose]

Sold a 396 to a Camaro guy last year for 2500,date correct for his car.Hes been trying to sell his non correct date engine for 2000 for about a year,no takers.A 396 was a mass production block and more often are only sold or bought for era correct restorations.454 is the motor of choice.

 

[19chevelle66]

Kinda seeing that now....i think i will hold off and find a 454.

 

[davis95]

I never knew the Montes came with them.

 

[BillsCamino]

I never knew the Montes came with them.

They didn't. :noway:

 

[davis95]

They didn't. :noway:

Thanks Bill. This confirms I still have SOME memory left!

 

[redrocket1953]

I just worked on a 72 Monte with a 402 in it. The code was CLB which the owner who bought the car new said was the original engine.

 

[BillsCamino]

350, 402, & 454...yes
396 in a Monte...no.

 

[19chevelle66]

Agreed i thought that was fishy too thanks for all the help