No, but it would to be an original 454 car. It's possible that it is an original "Malibu 400" which was available with an L34 350hp 402.

It's pretty easy to pick out a true big-block car if it has 2 fuel lines, a 3/8" with a 1/4" return. L34 and LS5 were the only ones to recieve the 2 fuel lines. L78 and LS6 did not have a return line, but I don't believe either were available on a non-SS car, so if it has a single 3/8" line, it was a 350 car, and if it has a single 5/16" line, it was 307 or 6-cyl.

nah i wasnt saying it came with a 454 from the factory
i was saying the guy USED to have a 454 in it when he was dragging it.
but he didnt drag the car much.. weird as that is.

and can you tell what it was from the Vin?


7013637RTO9967

7013637RTO9967

That looks more like the first line on the Trim Tag, rather than the VIN.


70- 1970
13637- Malibu Sport Coupe (V8)
RT- Probably BT, which would mean Arlington Assembly Plant
09967- Plant Tracking Number

-Todd

I'll buy it if you dont and if you do. I can double your money right now.

I think '68 was the last year that you could determine if it was an SS from the VIN codes. A build sheet or protecto plate are really the only way to tell for sure. A 12 bolt and dual fuel lines are general indications that it may have been a big block car.

I have never seen a Malibu that wasnt a SS with a big block also. Does he have the build sheet? Does it have factory disc brakes? Or bigger fuel line?? The car looks good for the money so dont think you will lose any money flipping it.

Here is a very rare one,... LS3 402, Malibu 400 one of very few converts, and most didn't have the D88 stripes :eek: Also, I was wrong about calling it an L34, that must have been dropped early when 396s became 402s and the 454 came out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320062467669

Most Malibu 400 cars have been cloned into SS's by now :(

i went back today on this cold atl morning..

heres the tag..

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/DarkDemon/tag.jpg

its got powersteering and disc brakes..

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/DarkDemon/chevelle.jpg

Looks like a plain jane Malibu with a 10 bolt Chevy rear.

it is..

anyways i bought it.. :thumbsup: