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Old 05-02-2004, 02:53 AM
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Default Re: 496 crate motor?

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but I highly doubt one could be bought over the counter by an average Joe.


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Back in around 1972 Chevtolet released the GREEN BOOK, a parts catalogue and Hi-po manual. Both the 356 & 390 Can Am blocks are listed.
Depending on the dealer pretty sure they were over the counter, but unless you were on the discount list, they were not cheap.
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