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Old 08-31-2005, 03:03 PM   #23
tomatocity
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Originally Posted by acloco
I have never heard why GM built 396 engines that were actually 402 cubes.....we may never know.
I heard that GM was supposed to not manufacturer anything over 400 c.i. so they badged the 402 truck engines as a 400. Whats 2 cubic inches amongst friends. I don't know this to be factual though it is solid shop talk.
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