Thread: 396/325 combo
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Old 06-26-2013, 03:12 PM   #3
njk53
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Default Re: 396/325 combo

What style of intake do you have? We have to use that heavy cast iron flat intake where the runners look like at one point have to run up hill. If our intake had a conventional rise it our motor would make 30 more HP.
If you have to use this same intake it is definately a minus.
We are running a 402 which is the same as the 396 CI.
CP and Venolia have a good piston and I was told possibly Diamond will soon be supplying a BB Chevy Piston. We use Diamond push rods (nice merchandise).
I think Dan Fletcher runs a 396/325 in his Camaro and doesn't do too bad.
I do see you having any problems with running .80-.90 under the index.
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