Re: [Chevelle-list] 396 Build

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In a message dated 5/9/2005 6:18:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey guys,             I got my big block and its being machined for my 69.  I was wondering what setups you guys choose if youâve built a 396 and how much it cost.  Iâm looking for a street setup that makes some good hp (350 to 400) with an economy price tag (17 year old).  Big questions are rectangle port or oval for the heads and what are the good years or good ids, what type pistons (looking for around 10 to 1 compression), what kind of cam, and what years/engine used the same 396 crank?  What parts are safe to buy used and what to buy new? Thanks for all your help -RJ   I built a 475 HP 454 for a grand total of $2500.  That included buying the core and having it completly machined.  I used stock oval port heads and ported & polished them.  I used TRW 2465 pistons and a crane powermax cam 286/296 adv. duration with a lift of .534/.553.  I used a stock cast crank and stock rods, Edlebrock Performer RPM intake, Holley 3310, and a stock HEI distributor.  It was plenty to make the car run 12.72 in the 1/4 mile.   Tom