How much HP does a Chevy 396 have?
The 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 was introduced in the 1965 Corvette as the L78 option and in the Z16 Chevelle as the L37 option. It had a bore x stroke of 4.094 in × 3.760 in (104 mm × 95.5 mm), and produced 375 bhp (380 PS; 280 kW) at 5600 rpm and 415 lb⋅ft (563 N⋅m) of torque at 3600 rpm.
What is a 396 small block Chevy?
It’s a 350 four bolt main block, with a 3.875″ stroker crank. That is . 125″ more stroke than your typical 383 ci stroker gets. That little bit more stroke brings a ton more power at 491 HP/509 TQ! The 396 is available in long block, dressed with a 850 Holley carb, or dressed with Holley’s Sniper EFI!
Is a Chevy 396 a big-block?
The earliest production big-block Chevy appeared as the 396 and bolted into the new-for-’65 full-size Impalas as well as in the Corvette. There were even a precious few ’65 Z-16 SS396 Chevelles built in 1965.
What is better a 396 or a 350?
The 396/325 and 396/350 were basically the same engine. The 396/350 got a bit more compression and cam. The only 396 the rectangle port heads were used on was the L78 and L89 engines.
Did Dodge make a 396 engine?
The L78 396 made its first appearance during the middle of the 1965 model year in the Chevrolet Corvette and full-size Chevrolet models. Its output was factory rated at 425 gross horsepower and 415 lb-ft of gross torque in 1965.
What is the bore and stroke of a 396 Chevrolet?
The Chevrolet 396 has a stroke of 3.76 inches and a bore of 4.094 inches. This bore and stroke combination in conjunction with different pistons and cylinders heads produced compression ratios for the 396 ranging from 9.0 to 11.00, again depending on the engine’s intended applications.
What was the last year for a Chevy 396?
The last production year for the 396 was 1969. In 1970 some Chevrolet cars were produced with the 396SS badge but they actually had 402 engines instead of true 396s. Due to the great performance potential of these engines, parts are easily available from most any performance auto parts supplier and usually at reasonable prices.