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Originally Posted by Wopstar  Just a quick bit of info. The killer 396/375hp version actually made about 475hp to 500hp when engine dyno'ed. Chevy (along with all the other manufactureres) downrated all of their hp numbers for racing purposes. |
I would have to agree with you. I would have to say, if anything, the 350 is over rated. Chevy (and MOPAR espesially because of INSURANCE reasons) rated their engines lower. The 396 is capable of extremely high naturally aspirated engine; so does the 350 small block, but with the right cams, rods, valves, pistons, headers maybe even a bore job etc. on a 396 you cant compare. Thats a fact, but as for the my view on the 350 being overrated thats just one mans opinion. They have good reason to be overrated though; cost/gas efficiant (oximoron), potential for high output, lot of space, and easy to work with! I would imagine most classic chevy's still running with V8's have 350's, at least thats what i've seen.