Here are the specs on my motor build for my 1969 SS396 Chevelle. The block is the original numbers matching 396 (350hp 2 bolt mains) for the car, I built around it with the condition valve lift fit under the stock valve covers.
Setup for 91 octane pump gas, 700r4 and 3.73 12 bolt behind it. Also used edelbrock performer aluminum oval port heads and matching intake.
I built this to be a torquey, reliable, quick off the line street motor, not a drag race 1/4 mile beast. She dyno'd 455hp @ 5700 rpm with a long, wide torque curve; this was before any break in. Thoughts on the specs? Hydro roller cam and roller rockers. Not sure on piston specs/brand, I know my guy built this for 91 octane.
This is how she sounded heading in for a dual 2.5" exhaust, this is open headers. When we put it in reverse, mmmm, delicious lol
Thoughts, input and even easy upgrade options are much appreciated, thanks everybody! Mike
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Setup for 91 octane pump gas, 700r4 and 3.73 12 bolt behind it. Also used edelbrock performer aluminum oval port heads and matching intake.
I built this to be a torquey, reliable, quick off the line street motor, not a drag race 1/4 mile beast. She dyno'd 455hp @ 5700 rpm with a long, wide torque curve; this was before any break in. Thoughts on the specs? Hydro roller cam and roller rockers. Not sure on piston specs/brand, I know my guy built this for 91 octane.
This is how she sounded heading in for a dual 2.5" exhaust, this is open headers. When we put it in reverse, mmmm, delicious lol
Thoughts, input and even easy upgrade options are much appreciated, thanks everybody! Mike
