348 vs 409 (W) engines

[grumpyvette]

http://www.superchevy.com/features/pre1 ... ewall.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Big-Block_engine

http://www.bruneauperformance.ca/409che ... parts.html

http://www.348-409.com/blockcast.html

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engi ... ewall.html

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new ... _409.shtml

348 had the dipstick located between the two rear driver side cylinders

409had the dipstick located between the two front passenger side cylinders