W series

[kevinhumphrey]

Hoping someone can help me out with this. I have an acquired an engine that is considered a Chevy W series. I had googled the numbers on the back of the engine and it has come back as a 409 which these engines are supposedly either a 348 or 409. Supposedly these engines are very rare only built in the early 60s for a couple years and are hard to come by. Not really sure what to ask for selling price because I only see them and fully built and restored condition any ideas?? If I wasn't such a jackass and knew how I would post a picture if someone could help me out posting a picture let me know I can text you one! Thanks

 

[Ruff Cut]

Manufactured from 1958 - 1962. 348 and 409. If it is a 409, there be much bigger demand (fewer were made), even the 348 would some interest if good shape. What carb is on it?

 

[kevinhumphrey]

Definitely a four barrel but I'm not sure I didn't look at it very close I can check it out tomorrow

 

[kevinhumphrey]

Had to go look curiosity was bothering me it is a Carter

 

[zukimaster]

Probably to get the most out of it and sell it fast, needs to be listed on some kind of early Impala website or forum, they used them engines.

 

[Ruff Cut]

If I remember correctly 348 used a Rochester 4GC. Carter, may be it is a 409

 

[muddinmetal]

They also had a 427 w motor. 409s are beasts! The first "real" performance motor gm ever built

 

[84mallcrawl]

the way I have been told to tell the difference between a 348 and 409 is the dipstick tube. the 348 has it on one side (i don't remember which) and the 409 has it on the opposite