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Where to find a 396
My neighbor is looking for a 396 for his truck, Are they still making blocks so he can build one up? Any quality suppliers out there or should he just buy a used block and build it up?
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Re: Where to find a 396
I see 396/402'a here from time to time. You have to be a paying member to sell or post want to buy ads here, no biggee....
Get registered and post a want to buy ad here. I think a lot of folks don't post engines here, they are too heavy to ship, and LS mania is still the deal, nobody wants an old school small block or big block, they gotta gotta have an LS. I know how to make the old engines hum, I'll let someone else use my allotment of LS stuff... My 67 has a 406 small block waiting for it, already built. My 68 Golden will get the 396 back in it, when that day comes... |
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Re: Where to find a 396
I have one for sale in the parts section of this site.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...30#post8598630
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Re: Where to find a 396
I don't think new 396 blocks have been available for some time now. Assuming you already have all the BB accessories and exhaust manifolds? All that stuff adds up fast $$.
I would do a whole lot of things before I built a 396 that was not original to the truck. First choice would be LS. Do you want to drive and enjoy it or is it a show truck? Second choice would be a 350 with Tuned-Port fuel injection. If you just have to have a carbed big block, then get a 454 crate motor. You can hardly build a motor right for what a crate costs-especially if you pay a machine shop to build it-and you get a warranty. And a 454 looks the same as a 396 from the outside and everything will bolt right up. Good luck.
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Re: Where to find a 396
I'm not about to put an LS engine in my truck, Nothing wrong with the factory 396.
I'll put a 454 in it and dress it up to look like the 396 before I go to an LS.. Just like it Old School I guess.
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Atta boy! Ls motors are cool but the dude with the 396 has got his **** together in my book
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I don't hate the LS situation. It's like 1954 all over again (yes, 1954, hot rodders were looking high and low in salvage yards for newly wrecked Chevy's for the engines...)
You don't see anyone looking for one of the boat anchor triton engines. Theres so many versions of the hemi......I don't even want to talk about those, those folks need to stay in the closet..... Most folks have NEVER ridden in a vehicle with an old school engine that was even close to built or tuned properly, I HAVE!!! |
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Re: Where to find a 396
If i was to build a dd a ls would be my choice.
I already had a 454 so why not use it for that "full" look under the hood. Then stash the oe 283 for a later build one day ill get back too it.
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Re: Where to find a 396
To find a usable long block core 396 to rebuild isn’t too difficult these days. Almost nobody wants them. The last time I needed one I placed a wanted ad on craigslist and picked up a decent core to rebuild for $300. It’s a whole different ball game if you’re looking for one that has all of the accessories and small parts for an actual engine swap. If that’s what he’s looking for that’s a very difficult find and could get very expensive in a hurry. On top of that big blocks are not cheap to rebuild.
The 396 that jcst10 is selling Might seem expensive at $1200 for a builder but you start adding up all the time and effort into finding all those small parts that actually go to one of our trucks it’s worth every penny. Steve weim55 Colorado |
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Good luck and bring lots of cash
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Hey don’t forget mine comes with TH400 and 72 BBC engine mounts!
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Re: Where to find a 396
Good engines aren't cheap and cheap engines aren't good as they say. I don't really care for the term "old school" but I guess that's what I am as I like and have long wanted a 396. Not enough to start from scratch to find and build one now but if one complete was within reach I just might grab it. I like a 4 barrel carb and no fancy stuff. "old tech" might be a better term. What do you think?
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Re: Where to find a 396
How about Old Mech..?
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Re: Where to find a 396
I have a 69 gmc with a 396/400 turbo numbers matching truck with factory air, power steering, ect. It's all there but the body is totally rusted out or dented in the other areas. It's on the Kansas city and Omaha Ne craigslist. It would probably cost alot to ship though.
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Re: Where to find a 396
It's a great deal! I wish I could take advantage of it.
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