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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:12 PM
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Hey guys, just got a new Chevy.
It should be a 454 V8... but am not sure. Don't know anything about it besides that it is a beast and has lot of power!
In the front, right I found this:
T0209FBW
CE3324084
What I know is:
Tonawanda Engine plant, 02/09 - don't know the suffix code "FBW"
Would be great to get information about the power, manufacture year,...
Thank you already forwarding!
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by UncleSam
Hey guys, just got a new Chevy.
It should be a 454 V8... but am not sure. Don't know anything about it besides that it is a beast and has lot of power!
In the front, right I found this:
T0209FBW
CE3324084
What I know is:
Tonawanda Engine plant, 02/09 - don't know the suffix code "FBW"
Would be great to get information about the power, manufacture year,...
Thank you already forwarding!
Google Chevy engine code decoding
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by trevmust
Google Chevy engine code decoding
I did but can't find the suffix code FBW
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Old Nov 7, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by UncleSam
I did but can't find the suffix code FBW
I can't find my engine code at all
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 10:28 PM
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look on the back drivers side behind the cyl head, where the trans bolts on. there is a casting number. that is the number needed

this explains location of casting numbers and breaks down some
http://chevellestuff.net/qd/block_casting_by_year.htm

here is a list
http://outintheshop.com/faq/casting/castings2.html
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by UncleSam
Hey guys, just got a new Chevy.
It should be a 454 V8... but am not sure. Don't know anything about it besides that it is a beast and has lot of power!
In the front, right I found this:
T0209FBW
CE3324084
What I know is:
Tonawanda Engine plant, 02/09 - don't know the suffix code "FBW"
Would be great to get information about the power, manufacture year,...
Thank you already forwarding!
The FBW suffix was used on replacement/over the counter BBC 454 engines in 1984. The "CE3324084" is a Chevy part number rather than a partial VIN stamping. Don't have any info on rated HP although my source indicates that this was a replacement engine for the 1984 C-20 truck.

Hope this helps!
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