Re: 396 Build Up
To be honest I just started leaning towards building the 396. I have a August 1969 cast 512 block and was thinking of building a 427 for the car. But I like the idea of having a quick car on smaller cubes. (underdog)
With that said I don't have a cam in mind yet other than a solid roller.
The pistons are in great shape. They are all within .002 of each other. I figure that I will get new rings for them. The rods are stock 3/8. If I don't use them, a machine shop near me has a set of 7/16 dimple rods for a decent price. I have a 6223 crank that I will be using.
The intake will be either Edelbrock TM2R or C427X whichever works best for the street/strip with power brakes.
I just purchased some Comp Cams Pro Magnum rockers. I am waiting on a guy who has the 077 heads to contact me so we can come to some sort of price.
Then I have 2 Holley carbs. One is a 3886091-AN 3418-1 dated 881 and the other is 3878261-EH 3310 dated 914. Whichever one that works the best with my combo is going on the car.
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