Found a TKB Big block today, but....
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Found a TKB Big block today, but....
Looks like it is a 396 out of a 71 pick up rated at 310 hp. I don't know much about the 396's, so any help would be helpful. :yesnod:
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Re: Found a TKB Big block today, but.... (Budman78)
What will you use it for? The 396 had a small bore, and cannot be bored out to the size of a 427/454, so it's not usually a good choice for a performance buildup.
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Re: Found a TKB Big block today, but.... (Budman78)
What is 'TKB'?
I always loved the look of the '396' badge and the sound of words 396 when spoken, guess it's the numeric relation. 454 badging never was as cool looking as 396 or 427. Guess I'm weird like that. :)
I always loved the look of the '396' badge and the sound of words 396 when spoken, guess it's the numeric relation. 454 badging never was as cool looking as 396 or 427. Guess I'm weird like that. :)
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Re: Found a TKB Big block today, but.... (Fevre)
Typical GM block stamp on the front of the block. They all have 3 letters and can be track to the original car or truck type. It is the easiest way to identify a block.
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Re: Found a TKB Big block today, but.... (Budman78)
Typical GM block stamp on the front of the block. They all have 3 letters and can be track to the original car or truck type. It is the easiest way to identify a block.
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Re: Found a TKB Big block today, but.... (Fevre)
Budman:
There is nothing wrong with a 396 big block. The motors CAN be made to run with the best of them. However, it is easier to start with a bigger cubic inch motor. It will cost just about the same money to build up a 396 as it will a 454....or a 496 for that matter. If you got a good deal on the motor I'd say go for it....if the deal isn't so sweet I'd look for a 427 or larger.
There is nothing wrong with a 396 big block. The motors CAN be made to run with the best of them. However, it is easier to start with a bigger cubic inch motor. It will cost just about the same money to build up a 396 as it will a 454....or a 496 for that matter. If you got a good deal on the motor I'd say go for it....if the deal isn't so sweet I'd look for a 427 or larger.
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