1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

Have friend with 65 crate 425 HP 396. Never been out of crate. I need info as to what cars this might be correct for. He thought they were sold by dealers because to use in NASCAR, a cerain # had to be available???

Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

1965 L78 396/425 Corvette...nice motor!

Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

...or 1965 L78 396/425 Biscayne, Bel Air or Impala.
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Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

Also 65 corvette

Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

What was changed on the early L-78 to down grade the HP to 375? Kevin

Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

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Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

Your right Motown it's the same engine/specs, NHRA got wise to the lower factory rating and re-factored the engine to 425 hp. for stock class.

Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

Alben, let me know if your friend has any interest in selling this set-up.

Billy
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Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

The only difference as installed in the cars are the exhaust manifolds. The Corvette required K66, also.

Re: 1965 396 425 HP dealer crate motor
 

I believe it has Corvette exhaust manifolds, will see motor and define