I raced a SS 396
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I raced a SS 396
So I took the Z28 out for a quick cruise yesterday, and I came across a 69 SS 396 4sp Chevelle... beautiful blue... We got to chatting, and decided to give a few runs, So one race we stop at the red lights, and wait for the green, I rev up to 3000 RPM, and when the lights turned, We both slam on the go pedal. I got the jump on him and kept about a fender ahead the whole race to 100 MPH, we were laughing, decided to go again, so I do the same launch, this time it was a tie... No one pulled on the other all the way to 100 MPH again... So we went again, and this time I launched at 3500 RPM, and he got the jump on me as I spun a few seconds... he won by a fender... So im quite impressed with this car, the modded small block stayed with a cammed and carbed 396 BB chev 4sp standard... Not bad for a 327 small block 3 sp auto...
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RE: I raced a SS 396
Im not too sure, I thought the 396 was a de tuned 427... I may be wrong on that though... But the 454 turbo jet was rated at 360 Hp...and the 396 at 325 - 350 - 375. But had more TQ than the 396 did... Either way, Im impressed with the Z... cant wait for the spray...