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Old 07-14-2014, 06:18 PM   #3
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Default Re: 396 Cam question

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Originally Posted by AlanPetersJr. View Post
Hi guys, just for my own curiosity, what camshaft does the 65 425 h.p.
396 use? I know that the big Chevy, the Vette, and the Z16 were rated at
425 h.p. For some reason I thought they used a hyd. camshaft. Also, how does
the 65 396 Vette fit A / Stock? Like i stated I am just curious.
Thanks in advance, Alan jr.
The original Z-16 1965 Chevelle (396) used a Hydraulic cam and was rated at 375 HP from the factory. The 65 396/425 Hi HP Vette used the same SOLID LIFTER cam as a 427/425 Vettes, Camaro, Big cars, and later 396/375 HP(1966 and up) Chevelles. It had .520 lift. Superfan 1 is correct on the later HP ratings with the replacement parts.

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