Chevy 396

A 396 should be in a 55 Chevy or a 66 Chevelle with a 4 speed Muncie behind it.
Sell the 396 and pick up a 440 for about half of what you'll get for the 396.
I wish you were closer. I've owned close to 20 Chevy's over the years and never owned a BB. I'd love to keep one on hand for a future car build. 55 Chev & 66 Chevelle are 2 of my favorite cars of all time.

Good Luck, bruther.

George