Engine
Specs
Type...............................................................OHV
V-8
Block..............................................................Cast
Iron
Bore X stroke.................................................4.125
x 3.76
Displacement..................................................396
ci
Horsepower...................................................325
@ 5,600 rpm
Torque...........................................................355
@ 3,600 rpm
Compression ratio..........................................10.25:1
Crankshaft.....................................................Forged
Steel
Pistons...........................................................Aluminum
impact extruded
Connecting rods.............................................Forged
Steel
Piston pins.....................................................Chromium
steel
Carburetion...................................................1x4
Holley 1.686 primary and secondary, 685 cfm
Camshaft.......................................................Mechanical
ratio
Lift...............................................................
.597 in.
Duration........................................................316/302
degrees, in./ex
Rocker arm ratio...........................................1.70:1
Valve diameter..............................................Intake
2.185 in.,exhaust 1.835 in
Ignition..........................................................Delco-Remy
single-point mechanical breaker
Exhaust.........................................................Dual;
reverse-flow, low restriction mufflers
DRIVETRAIN
Transmissions................................................Muncie
M-20 4-speed manual
Axle ratios.....................................................3.73:1
Positraction
SUSPENSION
Front
Suspension............................................Independent
SLA; coil sprint with monotube hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension.............................................Four-link,
upper and lower control arms, coil spring with monotube shock
absorber
Wheels............................................................14x7-in.
Tires................................................................F70x14
PERFORMANCE
13.85
at 105.0 mph ('66 L35)
Text from: Popular Hot Rodding, October '65
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