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Author:  JohnnyDees [ Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Decoding engine ID

Hi, I bought an engine tonite off a guy for 30 bucks, and he included the engine stand it was on! Im trying to decode the block numbers. It was supposed to be a 225 but it looks like a 198! The numbers stamped on the block are HW198 3875. Any help would be appreciatted.

Author:  SlantSixDan [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 4:39 am ]
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H: Engine built for use in 1972-model vehicle
W: Built at Windsor Engine Plant
198: Yep, it's a 198.
3875: Engine built on 7 March 1972.

Author:  JohnnyDees [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:08 pm ]
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Thanks, I also found out it is a BH block with a forged crank. I really bought it for the head. I was going to sell off the shortblock but now I gotta decide if Im going turbo or maybe a long rod engine....

Author:  JohnnyDees [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 3:11 pm ]
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How much is a set of 198 rods worth?

Author:  Joshie225 [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 3:16 pm ]
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About $200 give or take. New 7" 4340 material Molnar rods, bushed with ARP 2000 rod bolts goes for just under $500 currently at Campbell Enterprises.

Author:  JohnnyDees [ Thu Apr 21, 2016 3:56 pm ]
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thanks for the reply, They will probably go up for sale then. The block sold or keep for mockup and or future build.(possibly a 198 turbo build)...

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