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12/06/2026 3:00 pm
John Bono
North Jersey
12/06/2026 3:03 pm
I love it. The 425 hp big block for less than $300. O M G!
12/06/2026 4:10 pm
Yeah, imagine the cost on finding that engine alone today.😲
12/06/2026 4:12 pm
If only I had known...if only...(repeat).
12/06/2026 8:11 pm
Fun fact…From everything I’ve read on the subject, most testers agree that the ‘65 L78 396 was the quickest, most powerful Gen 2.
This post was modified 3 months ago by kevins
12/06/2026 10:11 pm
These are fascinating. Thanks, John!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
