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Jefe · 08-06-2004, 12:37 AM

What do you mean it doesn't seem logical? It's a big block dude! hehe. The small block runs really really well, but I got a free '66 396 just lying around so I'm gonna build it pretty radical and throw it in. And I would love to put that 412 in my black 1968 Pickup with the 4 speed behind it and see what it will do. The 350 in there is getting kinda tired. The 396 if I do it right should put out a lot more hp and not to mention raw torque that you just can't get from a small block. Car only weighs around 2900lbs. We'll see! Thanks for the info guys!!

I will let you all know.

Douglas.

08-06-2004, 12:37 AM	#9
Jefe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 299	What do you mean it doesn't seem logical? It's a big block dude! hehe. The small block runs really really well, but I got a free '66 396 just lying around so I'm gonna build it pretty radical and throw it in. And I would love to put that 412 in my black 1968 Pickup with the 4 speed behind it and see what it will do. The 350 in there is getting kinda tired. The 396 if I do it right should put out a lot more hp and not to mention raw torque that you just can't get from a small block. Car only weighs around 2900lbs. We'll see! Thanks for the info guys!! I will let you all know. Douglas. __________________ -1968 Chevy SWB = Frame Off/383/Muncie Car 4 speed -1968 Chevy SWB = numbers matching 307/Truck 4 speed. -1966 Chevy II = 2 door No Post/130,000 Orig miles/230 6cyl/powerglide/Vintage AC -1972 Chevy Nova = 2 door/412 Small Block -1927 Ford Roadster = Homebuilt/widened 8"/350/ Custom Everything.