396 Cam question

Alan Nyhus · 07-14-2014, 06:34 PM

Alan, the '65 396-425's (Corvette and full size Chevys) had a mechanical lifter camshaft with .497/.503 lift. This was a different camshaft than the '66 and later 396-375's and 427-425's (.520/.520).

The '65 396/375 was only available in the Z16 Chevelle. That motor was virtually the same as the '65 396-425's with the exception that it used a hydraulic cam (.461/.500). Most people assume the '65 396-375 Z16 is an L78, which it isn't. It's actually an L37.

Hope this helps. -Al

07-14-2014, 06:34 PM	#4
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: 396 Cam question Alan, the '65 396-425's (Corvette and full size Chevys) had a mechanical lifter camshaft with .497/.503 lift. This was a different camshaft than the '66 and later 396-375's and 427-425's (.520/.520). The '65 396/375 was only available in the Z16 Chevelle. That motor was virtually the same as the '65 396-425's with the exception that it used a hydraulic cam (.461/.500). Most people assume the '65 396-375 Z16 is an L78, which it isn't. It's actually an L37. Hope this helps. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."