1968 Road Runner '383' vs. 1968 Chevelle 'SS 396'
fratzog lover said
What would a hydraulic cam 396 rev to? 5000?
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396/325 HP 'L-35'
* Lift........... .398"/.430"
* Duration..... 244*/286*
* Overlap...... 38*
* LSA............ 110.5*
* Valve Spring Load Rate..... #220 lbs.
The Engine was rated at 325 HP @ 4800 RPM's
The 396 'L-35' would tap out at 5300 RPM's. The 'Factory' Tachometer had a 'Red-Line'
at 5500 RPM's.
The NHRA did rate the 1968 396/325 HP at 325 Horsepower, until later dropping it
down {-5 HP} to 320 Horsepower in Stock Class.
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