WebMar 26, 2009 · Tom Mobley. 600HP from a 396/402, that 1.5 HP/cu in. For comparison there's a bunch of 540s out at around 750HP, that's 1.38 HP/cu in. Those engines have AFR heads, aggressive lobe profile solid roller cams, big carbs on big manifolds, etc. I think you need to fall back and regroup on your HP expectation. WebBlock and Cylinder heads. The build started with a rare factory 4 bolt main 396 block # 3855962. The block received the usual machine work: magnaflux’d , bore and honed .030 over with a torque plate, decked, and line honed. I always use ARP main bolts for added strength. You can tell it’s a 396 block by the intake valve reliefs machined ...
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WebDID THE L78 375-HP 396 ACTUALLY MAKE 375 HP, OR DID IT MAKE 425 HP (RATED IN 1965)? HOW MUCH POWER DID THE SS396 REALLY MAKE? COULD THE LITTLE BIG BLOCK TAKE... WebDec 30, 2007 · In a stock 325-360hp 396 you should see around 400hp and 430ftlbs of torque, give a take a few. This is assuming you have 10:1 and closed chamber ehads. you should use a performer rpm intake or something similar and a 750cfm carb. Anthony; (Greetings from Canada) You are bang on the money here with your suggestion. daughter in the sopranos
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WebDec 12, 2000 · 11,982 Posts. #8 · Dec 12, 2000. It makes much more sense to buy a crate 454 for $4300 and spend the remaining $700 on a carb, oil pan, and flywheel to retrofit it to a Chevelle. 425 smooth hp, 500 lb/ft of torque down low, and a warranty. WebOct 23, 2024 · A 396 is a thin wall casting (to save weight) which is the same as all of GM's motor castings. You can not safely exceed a 0.060" over bore without the motor over heating or risking cracking the block. A … WebFeb 1, 2001 · Feb 1, 2001. See all 36 photos. The Chevrolet 396-cid, big-block's destiny was decided long ago. After punching the block out 0.030-inch and increasing its … daughter in the whale