Hi,
What I remember is up to 69 it was a 396 and after 70 the bore was
increased .030 which made it a 402 but was still badged and called a 396.
Some cars like the Monte Carlo and I think full size it was refered to as a
400 Big Block and they also had the 400 Small Block to make it more
confusing...
I don't know why they went .030 over, maybe they had a bunch of blocks they
were able to rework with the over bore? Anyone know why they went .030 over?
Gene
www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com
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I had read somewhere that the 396's ('66 - '69) actually measure out to be
a 402, but were called 396 to just come under some criteria at that time.
Anyone else able to support this?
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Ed,you don't have a 396,,unless the motor isn't original,,all 70 -72's
were 402's,,fact.
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1970 Chevelle SS Convertible. 396, Muncie M-21, original 14 inch wheels.
A
few things have been changed out over the years, headlights, top, things
like
that, but the drivetrain is still intact.
Ed Fleshman
Columbia, SC
EFMF - My Personal Automotive Page
1970 Chevelle SS Convertible. 396, Muncie M-21, original 14 inch wheels. A
few things have been changed out over the years, headlights, top, things
like that, but the drivetrain is still intact.
Ed Fleshman
Columbia, SC
EFMF - My Personal Automotive Page
