Gene is correct and brings up a very good point; why did GM increase the displacement to 402ci? Maybe Chuck Hanson or someone else in the know can shed a little light on the subject. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene's General Restoration Parts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 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
