How many of you are running a 396?

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Aug 19, 2005 | 08:12 PM

LonnieJ71

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How many of you are running a 396?

Just curious as to how many of you have or had not have problems with it? I have heard many things and I have been wanting to build that combo but leaning back towards the 383.,

Aug 20, 2005 | 07:17 AM

Tony Shepherd

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I have run one now for 4 years with no problems. I had a 383 before this 396 and I would never go back.

On my last years combo with hydraulic cam I put down 479 rwhp through a TH-400 and 9" and 691 rwhp with nitrous. So.....I have had good luck with it. Dont get me wrong though.....a 383 is still a hell of a good motor.

Aug 20, 2005 | 08:28 AM

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I've had one for 4 yrs now too w/ no problems mechanical wise. If it's built right you'll no problems from it.

Aug 20, 2005 | 09:21 PM

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No problems here with the motor. I just keep screwing up other ****.

Aug 20, 2005 | 11:30 PM

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Aug 20, 2005 | 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Shepherd

I have run one now for 4 years with no problems. I had a 383 before this 396 and I would never go back.

Wow! Those are some phenomenal numbers, especially thru a TH-400 and 9 inch! What heads are you running?

Aug 21, 2005 | 05:35 AM

LonnieJ71

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Yeah I would also like to hear what kind of heads are being used and some suggestions on cam sizes.

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Aug 21, 2005 | 10:36 AM

flyinZ

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I figured you had to be running some kind of "aftermarket' head, to puttin' down those #'s..I think Overton's runnin' that head. Must be a pretty good choice