I have recently purchased a 1969 Camaro that is suppose to have a 502 cid. I took it out to the track last night, and it ran 13.8 sec with street tires. It has TH400, 4.56 posi, 650 double pumper, and was wound out at 5500 rpm going through the lights at 99 mph. The motor did seem to mis just before the traps, and I think I was low on fuel. Question: How can I tell if this is a 502? I can't find numbers anywhere. It does not have a fuel pump boss.

Call your local GM dealer. Good luck

Find the casting numbers near the bellhousing and post

I'll try to help
John

Find the casting numbers near the bellhousing would be best.
I have the 502/502 and when I drive with the BFG Comp T-A on the car they spin like crazy and it's not at the track. From a stop 100 ft hole shots are no problem and I have a 9" 3:70 rear. With the 4:56 you have they must be spinning up. I can't really use these tires.
Try using BFG drag radials. I have the 275/60/15. They still spin but not as much. They are nice and gummy. Just don't get caught in the rain.

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502 Bob

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check out the casting #s like everybody said but everything sound about right. when i put a 502/440 in my car it ran 12.70s @108 with th400 4.56 but that was with 10.5 slicks. also check the timing cover it should be alm. with a different bolt pattern good luck

Could be any mark vi engine. Check for # rf of block below alt.

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I will look for the numbers this weekend. Thanks for your input.

Where exactly on the bell housing do you find the numbers? Is it at the top, right or left? When you talk about an engine does right had side assume your are facing the front of the car? I know these are very basic questions, but you must learn somewhere.

The numbers on the Bell Housing are
B075 2 10237297
There is also "K20" on the LHS (facing the front of the car) of the block. What do you think? The timing chain cover is Al.

Hello TXWINDSURF,

Here are the numbers off my 502/502 block:

Casting Number: 10237300
Number on PS Deck (where the car's VIN would be): T1106619 (probably a Tanawanda S/N).


Also, my block has 8.2 cast on both sides just over the engine mount bosses. I assume a 454 would have 7.4 cast in the same location. Thats the best thing to look for on the Mark VI blocks.

I think that K20 is just a date code.

Keith
'69 RS/SS 502

Mortec.com shows this number to be a 454 Vortec 7400", "L-29".

It looks like I was scamed. I have placed a call to the owner. I kept the advertisement, which says 502 cid. This guy had race cars and boats, I am sure he knew what he was doing. At least this explains the slow 1/4 mile. does anyone knew what my rights are?

Well last time I heard fraud was illegal in every state, even Texas. I would suggest you first contact the owner and see if this can be corrected at this level. Odds are not in favor of this thing happening.

What ever you do DONT threaten him, punch him out or smash windows, do it all legally. Check with the local court house, they can point you in the right direction.

I got screwed in a car deal once, took it to court and he never showed, I won by default and I didnt even need a lawyer. Next I filed to have his wages attached and for him to pay court cost. Yes I got my money but it took a while. I learned alot. Good luck