How much horsepower can a 396 make?

The average power numbers from 4,000 to 6,250 rpm (where it carried over 400 lb-ft of torque) were 438 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. While power peaked at a high 6,400 rpm, low-end torque was still plenty respectable with the motor peaking 483 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm.

What year did Corvette have a 396?

In its first year of production the 396/425 HP big block-equipped 1965 Chevrolet Corvette was at its rarest in coupe form, a fact that today makes this beautiful example a rare find.

What engines were available in a 1966 Corvette?

The engines’ official names are 425-hp Turbo-Jet 427 and 390-hp Turbo-Jet 427, respectively. Both V8s use a 4.25” bore and 3.76” stroke. For more crankshaft rigidity, both engines come with extra-wide-base main bearing caps.

How fast is a 1966 Corvette?

140 mph
With the short 4.11:1 gearing, 0-60 mph times were recorded in a nearly unbelievable 4.8 seconds, and 0-100 mph in 11.2 seconds, with a blistering top speed of 140 mph….1966 Corvette Specifications.

Option	Production	Price
350 hp Engine FI	7,591	105.35
4-speed Manual Transmission	10,837	184.35

Why is a 396 A big block?

Typically, big-block engines have displacements of greater than 400 cubic inches and small block engines have a smaller displacement. The Chevy 396 engine is an example of an engine that has a displacement under 400 cubic inches but is considered a “big block” due to its architecture.

How do I know what 396 I have?

Big blocks are named after the size of their displacement as measured in cubic inches (e.g., 350, 396, 440 and so on). It is easy to identify a 396 Big Block engine made by Chevy as the engine code is stamped above the timing chain cover.

Was there ever a 396 in a Corvette?

It was the high “state-of-tune” that made the Corvette’s L78 engine produce 425hp with 396 cubic-inches. It was introduced mid-1965 and produced more horsepower than any of the other 396 engines manufactured from mid-1965 until 396 production ended.

How many horsepower is a 396 Chevy engine?

396 and 402. The 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 was introduced in the 1965 Corvette as the L78 option and in the Z16 Chevelle as the L37 option. It had a bore x stroke of 4.094 in × 3.760 in (104 mm × 95.5 mm), and produced 375 bhp (380 PS; 280 kW) at 5600 rpm and 415 lb⋅ft (563 N⋅m) of torque at 3600 rpm.

What is a 66 Corvette worth?

We place a value of $67,500 on this 1966 Corvette Roadster. As a side note, the 2008 Corvette Price Guide lists the 1966 Roadster as showing a one year, 9% appreciation factor in average price.

Is a Chevy 396 a small block?

There are engines with large displacements that are frequently referred to as small block due to the design of the valves and layout of the cylinders of the engine. The Chevy 396 engine is an example of an engine that has a displacement under 400 cubic inches but is considered a “big block” due to its architecture.