[ChevelleL88]

Hello again, I was looking at some pictures tonight of SS and non SS chevelles and I notticed that the non SS Chevelles had a much larger AC/heater core protruding into the engine bay where was the SS Chevelle has a much smaller compact one that only stuck out from the firewall about 3 inches into the engine bay.. Does AC/heatercore size determine engine size?

Cause on my Chevelle I have the small recessed one that doesnt stick out too much but according to my build sheet, the car was a 307 originally, but according to the seller this car was changed at the dealership from a sbc to a bbc. My chevelle has always confused me because its past is so hard to tack down and actually know what it went through. Im the 3rd owner of this car.

Thanks guys

-Sincerely Eric Crain-

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[DanG]

Is it possible that it has an aftermarket a/c system in it? Or maybe someone converted it to an a/c car. I did that to mine with parts from a Monte. Could be some knuckle head like me did that to yours with a/c from who knows what. As far as I know and have seen they are all about the same. But then again I don't know much

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[mr 4 speed]

You can't tell on Chevelles.You can tell on Camaros and Corvettes,by where the heat core inlet/outlets are,but again,not on a 'velle.

"Cause on my Chevelle I have the small recessed one that doesnt stick out too much but according to my build sheet, the car was a 307 originally, but according to the seller this car was changed at the dealership from a sbc to a bbc"

There you have it...buildsheet says an original 307 car.

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[JimN]

Could it be that you are looking at cars with and without A/C? the non a/c cars had different heater boxes than the a/c cars.

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[ChevelleL88]

Its possible that its a non a/c car but it came with the A/C compressor mounted on the engine but not hooked up. Go figure

Oh well its still my good ol project car

thanks guys

-Sincerely Eric Crain-

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