Originally posted by ScottRunning the same heads etc, it would give you a higher comp. ratio too.
You are not going to running stock heads in any form on a 396 if you want it to work. Aftermarket 195's at minimum; 205- 210 if wanting to make full power
Originally posted by Scott If they were the hot sauce, everyone would be building them instead of the 383 I guess.
It is the "iffy " factor; too much chance of hitting the water jackets while grinding with core shift ,etc. 3.750 stroke seldom has this problem.
Originally posted by reserved
I would save my numbers engine and look to buy a second hand block and build it from there.
Exactly ; get a late 1 pce seal block for the build. Roller cam is the ticket and a factory roller block saves you $800 on a set of retro fit roller lifters.
Originally posted by Reklaw
you could just buy a crate, like this one from Eagle Auto parts. http://www.eagleautoparts.com.au/gmht383.htm
Truck motor.
Better off buying a ZZ4 350 ; 355Hp and 405ft/lb