Originally posted by STRAT:
[QB] In fact the 396 cid was known for weak rod bolts that would send the rods thru the pan or block when redlined. [/QUOTE] Yep - I knew someone in my Corvette club that threw a rod on an original '65 396. Fortunately, the aftermarket parts for that motor are MUCH better.
'96 Contour SE, black / opal grey, MTX, every option, KKM intake, resonator removed, Flowmaster Series 40 DeltaFlow, GoodYear Eagle HP's, 115k miles, new paint 7/01. Driven cross-country 4 times.
'70 Corvette Stingray Coupe, Cortez Silver, 454 bored to 462, Muncie M21, too many mods to list, lots of fun. 335 rwhp / 365 rwtq
'02 Corvette Z06, Electron Blue / Black, every option. Stock for now...
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