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Long, slow build of my truck

Just behind the #7 cylinder in front of the bell housing is a number, the last 3 digits are your block casting.IMG_0516.JPG
 
Sorry I can't help ID it.

Oil cooler hose were sent earlier though.
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Thanks guys. Ill check on the number in the morning. Some searches told me that its very likely to be an AMG 506 block. If thats the case, would it be the best candidate for a rebuild versus a 141 or 599 block? An Optimizer or P400 is way outta my budget
 
Don't think is an AMG, valve cover say GM. AMG should have dot matrix 506 in valley. If it is then awesome on you!
IMO I'd go for a 599, GM 506 then 141 in that order. (Sorry Leo)
 
Burning oil said:
Don't think is an AMG, valve cover say GM. AMG should have dot matrix 506 in valley. If it is then awesome on you!
IMO I'd go for a 599, GM 506 then 141 in that order. (Sorry Leo)
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No problem Leroy, the pic was just to show where the casting number was, it's a pic of my block.
 
I know one of my spare blocks is a 141. Didn't have any numbers cast into the valley, but has the dots. I ended up finding the number cast into the back of the block. Would be kind of behind the flywheel, just below one of the bellhousing bolt holes. Lot of work to just ID a block that way though
 
I've had virtually no luck with any casting number block. Seems they all crack, only difference between the castings is where they are prone to crack.


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With your camera touching the firewall, take a pic straight down, to where the trans bolts to the engine. That is where I think you'll find your missing numbers.

As far as the oily grime, most people have to pay extra for that- it's GM's rust protection package!

I never understood GM putting a remote mounted fuel filter design into stupid positions. They did the same thing with the duramax when it came out, using the same exact filter assembly in the MQ generators, they stuck it to the bock in a hard to reach spot! Ugg! My Hummer is not much better, jammed into a corner under a lip in the firewall.

No, not the amg unfortunately.
 
3500_6.5 said:
I've had virtually no luck with any casting number block. Seems they all crack, only difference between the castings is where they are prone to crack.


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True, For me Ive had best luck with 599 GM blocks.
 
Oh, checked block number today.. master wire loom and ac lines certainly make it difficult. Tried to snap a pic but couldnt.. Gonna try again with better lighting this weekend. I am wondering if I should put a stock engine in it, and rebuild mine? Block number will help determine.
 
Personally if you're planning for either big power or keeping the truck basically forever I'd save up for a optimiser or P400. With what I spent on my engine rebuilding it after the crank broke and then a 2nd time due to bad bearings I was almost 2/3rds the way to the cost of a P400. But that's just me.

As for your idea of swapping in another engine and building yours. Just ask yourself this, Do I want to do two engine swaps or one. If you find a good core, I'd build that and then sell your current engine while still installed so someone can hear it run. That would be my choice if your current engine still runs decent.
 
KrisML said:
Personally if you're planning for either big power or keeping the truck basically forever I'd save up for a optimiser or P400. With what I spent on my engine rebuilding it after the crank broke and then a 2nd time due to bad bearings I was almost 2/3rds the way to the cost of a P400. But that's just me.

As for your idea of swapping in another engine and building yours. Just ask yourself this, Do I want to do two engine swaps or one. If you find a good core, I'd build that and then sell your current engine while still installed so someone can hear it run. That would be my choice if your current engine still runs decent.
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Optimizer or P400 would be nice, but the truck isnt worth a $5k engine. If I was attempting a record setting 1/4 mile, dyno run, or LSR, then yeah no doubt I would use one. But for what I want to do, a stock block is probably good enough.
 
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