1989 chevy value

396chevy · 08-03-2005, 07:59 PM

I have a 1989 chevy k1500 4x4 reg cab short box auto with about 110,000 miles i have had the engine bored out to a 396ci it is in great shape and runs great what do you guys think its worth? I was also wondering if anyone knew where to get just chevy aftermarket parts like a site or catalog dedicated to 88-98 chevy accessories.

Ford4x4Chik27 · 08-05-2005, 12:01 AM

As for finding parts, try a junk/wrecking yard...as for value..well, I'm the wrong person to answer that

932500 · 09-11-2005, 08:49 AM

Whoa there killer, you had the engine bored to 396? How , explain you bore and stroke. 388 is a 350 .060 over with 400 crank . Any bigger bore and you have dangerously thin cylinder walls and will have overheating problems. Maybe you should check with the machine shop and find out exactly what your bore and stroke are.

396chevy · 09-26-2005, 03:38 PM

I asked my mechanic and all he knew was it was a 350 bored out 0.40 but he said it was a 396ci is this possible if so what is the stroke/crank if not what is the stroke/crank i dont know much about engines so i would appreaciate any help. thanks 396chevy

chevyguy · 09-26-2005, 10:52 PM

932500 is correct. Here are the facts,,,,A small block chevy bored .040 is a 355. You have to stroke it to get over a 358 without going with some crazy off the wall bore over .060. Even with a 400 crank you are still only lookin at a 385 with a .040 bore. 396 from a small block chevy 350. I dont think so. Hope this helps. Dont tell everyone you have a 396, cause when you pop the hood and they see a small block, you are gonna catch some **** from the guys that know.

396chevy · 09-27-2005, 12:42 PM

thank you all for the advice ill have to talk to my mechanic about the stroke but whatever he did my truck has much more power. Its really amazing but ill make sure not to tell anyone i thought it was a 396 i allready look kinda dumb i really appreciate all the help. sincerly not so 396chevy

chevyguy · 09-27-2005, 11:23 PM

No worries man. We all start somewhere. You have a chevy,Thats a great start A real sign of intelligence. And High performance motors mike high performance trucks, Not just adding wheels and high parformance stickers. You are on the right track

08-03-2005, 07:59 PM	#1
396chevy Full Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	1989 chevy value I have a 1989 chevy k1500 4x4 reg cab short box auto with about 110,000 miles i have had the engine bored out to a 396ci it is in great shape and runs great what do you guys think its worth? I was also wondering if anyone knew where to get just chevy aftermarket parts like a site or catalog dedicated to 88-98 chevy accessories. Last edited by 396chevy; 08-03-2005 at 11:35 PM.

08-05-2005, 12:01 AM	#2
Ford4x4Chik27 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sac-Town, Cali Posts: 1,585	As for finding parts, try a junk/wrecking yard...as for value..well, I'm the wrong person to answer that __________________ '93 Isuzu Amigo, Toyota Axles/Tcase/Drivelines, 35" MTR's '01 Pathfinder, making a huge effort to keep it stock, since it's my DD

09-26-2005, 03:38 PM	#4
396chevy Full Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	? I asked my mechanic and all he knew was it was a 350 bored out 0.40 but he said it was a 396ci is this possible if so what is the stroke/crank if not what is the stroke/crank i dont know much about engines so i would appreaciate any help. thanks 396chevy

09-26-2005, 10:52 PM	#5
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	932500 is correct. Here are the facts,,,,A small block chevy bored .040 is a 355. You have to stroke it to get over a 358 without going with some crazy off the wall bore over .060. Even with a 400 crank you are still only lookin at a 385 with a .040 bore. 396 from a small block chevy 350. I dont think so. Hope this helps. Dont tell everyone you have a 396, cause when you pop the hood and they see a small block, you are gonna catch some **** from the guys that know. __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

09-27-2005, 12:42 PM	#6
396chevy Full Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 43	ok 355 thank you all for the advice ill have to talk to my mechanic about the stroke but whatever he did my truck has much more power. Its really amazing but ill make sure not to tell anyone i thought it was a 396 i allready look kinda dumb i really appreciate all the help. sincerly not so 396chevy

09-11-2005, 08:49 AM	#3
932500 Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 51	Whoa there killer, you had the engine bored to 396? How , explain you bore and stroke. 388 is a 350 .060 over with 400 crank . Any bigger bore and you have dangerously thin cylinder walls and will have overheating problems. Maybe you should check with the machine shop and find out exactly what your bore and stroke are.

09-27-2005, 11:23 PM	#7
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	No worries man. We all start somewhere. You have a chevy,Thats a great start A real sign of intelligence. And High performance motors mike high performance trucks, Not just adding wheels and high parformance stickers. You are on the right track __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

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