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How much horsepower can you get from a 396?

How much horsepower can you get from a 396?

The average power numbers from 4,000 to 6,250 rpm (where it carried over 400 lb-ft of torque) were 438 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. While power peaked at a high 6,400 rpm, low-end torque was still plenty respectable with the motor peaking 483 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm.

What is the engine number on a 396 block?

If there is no stamp in this location, the engine is a different block size. If the engine identification numbers read 3969854 or 3955272, the engine is considered a 396/402.

What’s the JQ stamp on my 396 engine block?

But i forgot what the jq stamp on the block may be from a camaro, nova,elky for 69 or the lower comp 396 for 69 only in imapalla’s?. Even the lower perf 396 for 69 had same shortblock as 325/350hp motor,it just had dif heads with larger comb chambers to lower comp to 9.0 for reg fuel along with 2brl carb & intake & cam from the 325hp 396 too.

Where is the casting number on a Chevelle block?

The pointer indicates this block was cast in the 8th hour of the shift. The block’s casting number is generally located on the driver side of the block at the rear where the bellhousing bolts to the block. It’s generally thought that the letters “P” and “T” represent “Passenger” and “Truck” but there’s no evidence of this as of yet.

Where is the timing chain on a 396 big block?

Open the hood of the engine compartment and locate the timing chain cover at the front of the engine. The timing chain cover is on the front of the engine block, above where the crank shaft connects to the drive belt pulleys, and it looks like a small dinner plate attached to the block.

If there is no stamp in this location, the engine is a different block size. If the engine identification numbers read 3969854 or 3955272, the engine is considered a 396/402.

What are the casting numbers for a Chevy engine?

BBC Engine Block Casting Numbers 364779 1968-88 366 473478 1968-84 427 3782870 1968-76 427 3855061 1965-67 396

Where to find engine identification stamp on 396 big block?

Wipe the degreaser off the engine block and timing chain cover with a clean rag. Look for the engine identification stamp on the block, just above the timing chain cover.

Open the hood of the engine compartment and locate the timing chain cover at the front of the engine. The timing chain cover is on the front of the engine block, above where the crank shaft connects to the drive belt pulleys, and it looks like a small dinner plate attached to the block.

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Ruth Doyle