Posts by GT350H_old

GT350H_old · interesting code on hipo block GT350H_old November 1, 2009 at 6:27 PM

That's interesting - can you expand on that? The digits are all in line as if they were all done at the same time. What's it mean when you say "it's an inspector code"? Thanks for the post.

GT350H_old · HiPO block and caps wanted GT350H_old November 1, 2009 at 6:24 PM

I just sent the seller an e-mail to see if it's a standard bore motor. I'll let you know what I hear.

GT350H_old · interesting code on hipo block GT350H_old October 31, 2009 at 3:58 PM

I went back to the motor and found that's the code is actually 5C5Z. The casting date is 5B4. This new date (5C5) indicates that it was assembled as a replacement engine in March 65. I don't know if it was a long block or a complete motor. I'm guessing the Z means it's a service part, not one built for a car.

GT350H_old · interesting code on hipo block GT350H_old October 24, 2009 at 5:30 AM

I have a service replacement hipo block in my Shelby. On the flat on the front of the engine where the assembly date normally is, my block has the code C5Z. The stamping looks original and has been there since before I got the block in 1982 - long before anyone started messing with these blocks. Does anyone have any idea what the code might mean? It doesn't fit the standard date code pattern of number/letter/number.

GT350H_old · HiPO block and caps wanted GT350H_old October 22, 2009 at 6:08 PM

I have a question that relates generally to my original post. On the engine block I have, on the boss where I should a build date code, the code is C5Z. That doesn't correlate to any of the date codes I know. Can anyone tell me what it might mean?

GT350H_old · HiPO block and caps wanted GT350H_old October 21, 2009 at 4:14 AM

I've received several promising contacts from readers of this forum, and I think I've followed up on all of them. I promise to stay in touch until I find a good solution for my situation. If you've contacted me and I haven't followed up, accept my apology and please contact me again through this forum. Thanks for everyone's interest in helping out.

GT350H_old · HiPO block and caps wanted GT350H_old October 19, 2009 at 6:03 PM

Tater 51, I sent you a PM. Yes, I'd be interested in seeing what you have. Thanks for that.

GT350H_old · HiPO block and caps wanted GT350H_old October 19, 2009 at 5:00 AM

I'm a new member to the forum. I'm a long time (26 year) owner of a 1966 Shelby GT350H. I'm looking for a standard bore hipo block and caps for the car. I'm sure there's stuff out there. As long as I'm dreaming, a 6A or 6B casting date would be nice, too. Can anyone put me in touch with an clean unmolested block? I understand current pricing - nothing will shock me.

Edited by - GT350H on 10/19/2009 06:10:29