1969 396, 325 or 350 hp version???

Chipper Chapman · 10-27-2016, 05:36 PM

I'm looking at the chevelle combo to be more specific.

Dwight Southerland · 10-27-2016, 07:10 PM

Here is a way to think about it.

325 hp - G/SA 3690 lbs 12.00 index
350 hp - F/SA 3740 lbs 11.85 index

So the camshaft would have to be worth about .2 , In a car that heavy, that would mean at least 30 hp net through the curve.

10-27-2016, 05:36 PM	#1
Chipper Chapman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Belmont N.S. Canada Posts: 473 Likes: 246 Liked 166 Times in 71 Posts	Re: 1969 396, 325 or 350 hp version??? I'm looking at the chevelle combo to be more specific. __________________ Chris Chapman 1969 Chevelle NHRA F-G/SA 1090

10-27-2016, 07:10 PM	#2
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,001 Likes: 64 Liked 780 Times in 194 Posts	Re: 1969 396, 325 or 350 hp version??? Here is a way to think about it. 325 hp - G/SA 3690 lbs 12.00 index 350 hp - F/SA 3740 lbs 11.85 index So the camshaft would have to be worth about .2 , In a car that heavy, that would mean at least 30 hp net through the curve. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode