396 super stock engine developtment

Mark Howes · 09-26-2014, 05:37 PM

Bill

I'm sure you will get lots of opinions but I will give you one more. Seeing as you are in Canada I'd be calling the Armstrong brothers. They have proven to be one of the best with the BBC and are right here in Canada. They are honest and fair. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out

Mark

FINESPLINE · 09-26-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Howes

Bill

I'm sure you will get lots of opinions but I will give you one more. Seeing as you are in Canada I'd be calling the Armstrong brothers. They have proven to be one of the best with the BBC and are right here in Canada. They are honest and fair. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out

Mark

Great advice !

Alan Roehrich · 09-26-2014, 06:19 PM

Run the 401 aluminum head, the cast iron heads are way more trouble.

My 396/375 runs around 0.9 under (9.45-9.50 in SS/EA) at over 142 MPH, with Kevin Cradduck driving. We have not had time to sort it out. The car had severe 4 link problems, it went that quick with a 1.34 60' time, and it should have a 60' time around 1.22-1.24. The 4 link has been repaired, and we've updated the engine. We go to the dyno again in about 3 weeks. My engine has Jimmy Bridges heads, intake, and Quick Fuel carburetor, on my shortblock. It is not a max effort engine. It's in an old school 69 Camaro that belongs to Scot LaMar.

SStockDart · 09-26-2014, 06:40 PM

The 69 Convertible is a natural SS/G car....Many believe that you can run it is "E" but it doesn't fit. IMO, your car is not a good fit with the 375 HP engine....I would look into the 325.

09-26-2014, 05:37 PM	#1
Mark Howes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Saint John, NB Canada Posts: 126 Likes: 351 Liked 80 Times in 28 Posts	Re: 396 super stock engine developtment Bill I'm sure you will get lots of opinions but I will give you one more. Seeing as you are in Canada I'd be calling the Armstrong brothers. They have proven to be one of the best with the BBC and are right here in Canada. They are honest and fair. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out Mark

09-26-2014, 06:19 PM	#3
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,827 Times in 414 Posts	Re: 396 super stock engine developtment Run the 401 aluminum head, the cast iron heads are way more trouble. My 396/375 runs around 0.9 under (9.45-9.50 in SS/EA) at over 142 MPH, with Kevin Cradduck driving. We have not had time to sort it out. The car had severe 4 link problems, it went that quick with a 1.34 60' time, and it should have a 60' time around 1.22-1.24. The 4 link has been repaired, and we've updated the engine. We go to the dyno again in about 3 weeks. My engine has Jimmy Bridges heads, intake, and Quick Fuel carburetor, on my shortblock. It is not a max effort engine. It's in an old school 69 Camaro that belongs to Scot LaMar. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

09-26-2014, 06:40 PM	#4
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 879 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: 396 super stock engine developtment The 69 Convertible is a natural SS/G car....Many believe that you can run it is "E" but it doesn't fit. IMO, your car is not a good fit with the 375 HP engine....I would look into the 325. __________________ Gary Hansen - SS/FA 4911, B/SA 4911