seananson

I have a 1963 Corvette engine for sale. It's a 327 standard bore 340 horse power. I am asking $1000

Last 3 digits of block: 870
Date Code: B-5-3
Stamp Pad: F0220RE
Horsepower Code: RE

Sean

a560156

Bare, short or long block? VIN on pad?

seananson

here are numbers on pad f0220re 340hp 327 date code in back is b-5-3
it is a short block I have heads but not correct date. The short block is std bore domed pistons gm with mechanical gm lifters still in bores has finned balancer and timing cover and oil pan. I removed from vette because date was to early. Thanks sean

oldvette

whats the serial number on the pad ?

seananson

I do still have few parts but I did not relist? I did not relist because I would have to check to see if I had response I received very few e mail alerts when people respond. If I did not check constantly questions would be overlooked?

63redvette

Did you ever sell your 63 SB 327 340hp with the heads?

honestautoparts

Is the enginer rebuilt?

TheSaint

RE suffix on a 1963 made engine i think is a 365 hp engine for 1964 Vette with manual transmission

Vettrocious

I think the engine is a Flint engine, cast on Feb 5, 1963, and assembled on Feb 20, 1963. In 1963, RE code stood for 327 -340 HP with manual trans.

TheSaint

Sure that it is for a 1963?
I think that the dates and suffix would make it a 327 Flint assembled 365 hp(L76)with manual transmission for a 1964

Vettrocious

Pretty sure.

Assembly stamp says F0220RE. "F" means "Flint", "02" means February, "20" means the 20th day, and RE is the code for '63 340 HP.

Casting says "B-5-3", which translates to Feb, 5, 1963.

Such an engine would have likely been installed in a late February, March or April, 63 built car. (Maybe even May)

Seaside63

My '63, built on May 29 came with an engine assembled on 0208. It's an RF and I think the engine sat in the back and was pulled late in production. It happens.

But this is a 4 1/2 year old thread so I'm sure that engine is sold by now.

If not, I should put it in my car and sell all my FI stuff.

Vettrocious

Didn't notice the date on the original post. The engine probably pad was probably re-stamped to RF at least three years ago.

seananson

I am not sure why the engine got relisted??? I sold the engine a few weeks after listing sold it through Craigs list to a corvette restorer in Sf.....Thanks Sean