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Authenticity reference

Engine number

numbers matching · documented

1956 300B authentication checklist 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi

Reference Details

Common issue
A 331 from another Chrysler application fitted with dual carburetors and represented as the original C-300 engine. · 1955 Chrysler C-300 FirePower Hemi
Confidence
documented · 1955 Chrysler C-300 FirePower Hemi
Correct value
C-300 engine numbers begin 3NE55; the club matrix records the C-300 sequence from 1001 through 2725. · 1955 Chrysler C-300 FirePower Hemi
Where to check
Stamped boss at the top front of the block behind the water pump. · 1955 Chrysler C-300 FirePower Hemi
Common issue
A 354 from another Chrysler application fitted with dual carburetors and represented as the original 300B engine. · 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi
Confidence
documented · 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi
Correct value
300B engine numbers begin 3NE56, starting at 3NE561001. · 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi
Where to check
Stamped boss at the top front of the block behind the water pump. · 1956 Chrysler 300B FirePower Hemi
Common issue
A 392 from another Chrysler or Imperial application fitted with dual carburetors and represented as the original 300C engine. · 1957 Chrysler 300C 392 Hemi
Confidence
documented · 1957 Chrysler 300C 392 Hemi
Correct value
300C engine numbers begin 3NE57, starting at 3NE571001. · 1957 Chrysler 300C 392 Hemi
Where to check
Stamped boss at the top front of the block behind the water pump. · 1957 Chrysler 300C 392 Hemi
Common issue
Another 392 Hemi fitted with dual carburetors, gold covers, or 300 air cleaners and represented as the original 300D engine. · 1958 Chrysler 300D 392 Hemi
Confidence
documented · 1958 Chrysler 300D 392 Hemi
Correct value
58N3 prefix, with the sequence beginning 58N31001; a documented replacement short block may have a blank boss and attached service tag. · 1958 Chrysler 300D 392 Hemi
Where to check
Stamped boss at the top front of the block behind the thermostat housing and water pump. · 1958 Chrysler 300D 392 Hemi
Common issue
A later 413 fitted with dual AFB carburetors and represented as the original 300E engine. · 1959 Chrysler 300E
Confidence
documented · 1959 Chrysler 300E
Correct value
MR4131001 and up; the stamped R may resemble a P. · 1959 Chrysler 300E
Where to check
Machined engine-number pad on the 413 block. · 1959 Chrysler 300E

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