Results: My Dart vs 1969 Chevy Chevelle "396"

Still don't see why everybody thinks 396 Chevelles are fast. My best friend had potent 350 smallblock that I admit ran well, however when it finally broke I helped him put in a 396 with rectangle port heads. Needless to say, we were very excited about it and couldn't wait to get it out on the street. Wow, what a let down. I was disappointed, I didn't say much, but I could tell he was really disappointed. I could understand a 427 or 454 Chevelle being fast, but 396? I wouldn't sweat it. A 396 Chevelle is no more potent than a 383 RoadRunner, and a potent smallblock A body will toast it. No problem.