1971 Chevelle 402, 300hp, Reconditioned Engine,3969854,3993820,3955287, CLA

Description

For sale:
A ready to install,1971 production year, 402 cubic inch, 300 horsepower, numbers matching engine for a Chevelle with a 4 speed transmission. This is a mid production year engine that is correct for 1971 Chevelles produced starting in the later part of February and on for several months. There is a standard, one year warranty.
If you are interested, please read the details below.  If you have further questions, please ask.  If this engine is dated too early or too late for your car, we may be able to build one to match your car.  Please check out the other engines we currently have listed. Finally, if you think this is a lot of money to spend on a correct engine, remember that it will not only increase the value of your car by probably twice this amount, you will have a new engine.  Its a win win.
Stamping:
The engine assembly stamping on this engine was done by myself and is a correct copy of the stamping done by GM with simulated broach marks.  See photo.  I have been doing these stampings (mostly Corvettes) for over 40 years and my previous stampings have passed literally hundreds of NCRS judging inspections, Bloomington Gold judging, and the scrutiny of major auctions over all these past years.  As far as I know, engine assembly stamping is totally legal in all 50 states but not to be confused with VIN stamping.  Even with my record, can I absolutely guarantee that this stamping will pass any and all judging, NO, because judging is subjective.
Payment:
After you have hit the buy it now button, please contact me before you make any payment.
Shipping:
This engine can be picked up in Springfield, Nebraska, which is just south west of Omaha. If it needs to be shipped, I get a major discount with UPS Freight (a division of UPS) and will certainly pass that pricing along to you if you so choose. Or I will deliver the engine to any of the major carriers located in Omaha free of charge. If the engine is shipped, I will build a completely enclosed box with a pallet type bottom for the minimal price of 0. Trust me, the box is sturdy and will get the engine to you safe and sound. Over the past year, the charge for shipping a complete engine to a business (or a UPS terminal) on the east or west coast has been averaging 0 using my discounts. Cost varies depending on destination and other variables such as going to a business or a residence.  Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges.
The following is specific to this engine and correct:
1. Block has original 2 bolt main caps and the casting number is 3969854. It is a fresh 040 bore.  Block casting date is B 1 71  (February 1, 1971)
2. Cylinder head casting number is the correct 3993820 and they have stock size, 2.07/1.72 stainless steel valves. The heads have casting dates of  A 12 71 (January 12, 1971) and A 18  71.
3. Crankshaft is a forged steel upgrade and the journals were precision ground 020/020.
4. Stock intake manifold, casting number 3955287, casting date A 5 71
5. Harmonic balancer is the correct original 7 inch version.
6. The engine assembly stamping is T 0 2 0 9 C L A (Tonawanda, NY;  February 9; Chevelle, 300 hp, 4 Speed).  There is currently no VIN stamped on the block.
7. Oil pan is correct for 1971 Chevelle.
8. Camshaft is a copy of the the stock, hydraulic lifter, GM camshaft.
9. Valve covers are new reproductions.
10.  Pistons are correct closed chamber with low dome tops.
The following is a general list of what we do to our restoration engines, including this engine:
1. Blocks are stripped, thoroughly cleaned, measured, and magnefluxed to assure no cracks.
2. New block plugs and cam bearings are installed.
3. Block is bored to the minimum required and to match the pistons and premium rings.
4. Block is decked/line honed as required to meet or exceed factory specifications.
5. Rods are magnefluxed, straightened, fitted with new HD bolts, and resized.
6. Crankshafts are magnefluxed, checked for straightness, and precision ground to the minimum required (mid-standard).
7. Rotating assembly is precision balanced (more accurate than original factory balance).
8. New oil pump and timing chain set (HD) are installed.
9. Reproduction camshafts that are identical to the original (unless otherwise noted) with the same rocker settings.
10. Cylinder heads are completely reconditioned as required to meet or exceed factory specifications, including, magnefluxed to assure no cracks, milling, valve guide work, new seals, new locks, new springs, and three angle valve job.
11. Oil pans, harmonic balancers, and timing chain covers are good used or new reproductions.
12. Rocker arms and push rods are excellent used factory originals or new, correct replacements.
13. Engines are assembled with new gaskets, fuel pump push rod, and oil pump drive shaft, using factory original or new reproduction bolts, and painted with Duplicolor 1607 Chevrolet orange, 500 degree engine paint.
14. The engine plus shipping box will weigh approximately 700 lbs.
My partner and I are a two man company that provides the correct engines for early Chevrolet restorations. For 30 years we did almost exclusively Corvette engines but have now branched out to the Chevrolet collector and muscle cars of the ‘60s and early ‘70s because of the demand. We are in our early 70s and are supposed to be winding down so we only do 50 or so engines a year. I am a retired mechanical engineer and my partner is a retired dealership service manager. We have both raced Corvettes for 40 plus years and have held several national drag records. We have 200+ blocks stored away in a number of old buildings – enough to keep us busy until we “really” retire. The company name is “HiPerformance Restoration Inc, we incorporated in 1980, we are located in a small Nebraska town near Omaha, and we have shipped engines to most of the Continental United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia.  Twenty plus years on ebay without a single negative feedback - not easy in the engine business.