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409 Identifier?
#207234 05/19/11 07:07 PM
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Hey everyone, is there a way to tell if a 1962 Impala came with a 409"? I have no idea howe to decode, or what to look for on the cowl tag.

Thanks for any input!

Bob
Wilwood Engineering1955-1957

Willwood Engineering

Wilwood Engineering designs and manufactures high-performance disc brake systems.
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Re: 409 Identifier?
bobalouie #207449 05/22/11 12:31 AM
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Nothing as obvious as the tag will tell you if it was originally a 409.

This may help:
http://www.348-409.com/348409identify.html




David Cairns
1964 Impala 4 door sedan
My 1964 Impala Restoration Blogish Thing
Re: 409 Identifier?
bobalouie #207474 05/22/11 02:25 PM
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Central NJ
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The simplest way is if the original engine wirng harness is there and it has 2 wires going to a ballast resistor on the firewall. There are numerous other clues but those can all be faked if the car has been restored.
Verne
Re: 409 Identifier?
Verne_Frantz #207592 05/23/11 01:18 PM
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Thanks guys for your feedback. Much appreciated!!

Bob

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