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11-05-2003, 07:23 PM
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Re: Why the overbore from 396 to 402
The three letter suffix began on the new 402 CID blocks.
Their cylinders were overbored by .032. Example: Code JH is 396. Code CJH is 402.(or 400 as Kurt mentioned) I have seen late built 1969 Chevelles with the three letter suffix block. Kurt S You say no 1969 Camaros have been found with the three letter suffix,even thought the 1969 Camaro model was carried over late into the 1970 model run. I would have thought those later built Camaros recieved a three letter suffix,as the Chevelles did. Anyone know why they didn't? 
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11-05-2003, 08:00 PM
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Re: Why the overbore from 396 to 402
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I would have thought those later built Camaros recieved a three letter suffix,as the Chevelles did. Anyone know why they didn't? [/ QUOTE ] I'd guess cause it was a model year extension and they chose not to change the codes midyear (though it's not really changing them, just adding a digit...). I've heard of 2 Camaro blocks with the 3 letter code, never seen them.
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