Chevrolet 396ci 11:1 Specs
Chevrolet Chevrolet 396ci · 4.094" × 3.766" · 11:1 engine specs: 396 ci (6.5L), 8-cylinder, 4.094" bore x 3.766" stroke, 11:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 396 ci / 6.5 L |
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| Bore | 4.094" |
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| Stroke | 3.766" |
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| Cylinders | 8 |
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| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
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| Rod length | 6.136" |
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| Rod ratio | 1.629 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.087 |
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| Piston deck clearance | 0.005" |
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Construction
| Induction | 1-4 |
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| Advertised HP | 375–425 hp |
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| Years | 1965–1969 |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.087 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,766 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
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| Rod ratio | 1.629 — moderate — the range most production V8s fall in |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 49.5 ci |
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| Static compression | 11:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required |
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Cylinder head
| Intake valve diameter | 2.195" |
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| Exhaust valve diameter | 1.845" |
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| Chamber volume | 106.9 cc |
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| Rocker ratio | 1.7:1 |
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| Lifter type | hydraulic |
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Variants sharing these dimensions (6)
These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
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| 1965 | 375 hp | — |
| 1965 | 425 hp | — |
| 1966 | 375 hp | — |
| 1967 | 375 hp | — |
| 1968 | 375 hp | — |
| 1969 | 375 hp | — |
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Source: NHRA blueprints — nhra.net blueprints
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