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I have a complete 409 engine, block #3830814 which is also the same block number as the 427. The heads are the 330hp heads. So I am wondering if the same block was used on the 409? Or is this shortblock actually a 427? It is still all together and am wondering what to do with it. If the same...

I have a complete 409 engine, block #3830814 which is also the same block number as the 427. The heads are the 330hp heads. So I am wondering if the same block was used on the 409? Or is this shortblock actually a 427? It is still all together and am wondering what to do with it. If the same...

427 Block Production Numbers I have a complete 409 engine, block #3830814 which is also the same block number as the 427. The heads are the 330hp heads. So I am wondering if the same block was used on the 409? Or is this shortblock actually a 427? It is still all together and am wondering...

64 Suburban 409 Thanks for the reply, attached is a link to an original 409 Surban, I have never been able to find Mark Long but it says he has the original build sheet to proove it. This truck is the same as mine except that my truck has the original black paint, is unrestored, completely...

I have a 1964 Chevy Suburban 4x4 with a 409. The block number is 3830814 which from what I have found out is also a 1963 "Z11" 427 block. Can anyone varify this and let know what it is and what it might be worth? Also is it worth more in the truck as original or should I sell it? Thanks, Steve