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Authenticity reference

1968 SS 396 carburetor application identifiers

date correctness · documented

1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 exterior; exact-year SS 396 context, not individual-car proof. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

Reference Details

Common issue
Using a four-barrel carburetor, a service replacement, or a later-correct-looking unit as standalone proof of a factory L35, L34, or L78 SS 396 build.
Confidence
documented
Correct value
CRG's 1968 usage table lists L35 396/325 with Rochester Quadrajet 4MV 7028211 ED for manual and 7028210 EE for automatic; L34 396/350 with 7028217 EG manual and 7028218 EH automatic; and L78 396/375 manual with Holley 4150, Chevrolet P/N 3923289, I.D. 3923289 DZ, Holley #4053.
Where to check
Carburetor identification number/broadcast code and supporting date marks, checked against engine and transmission documentation.

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

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