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Chevrolet L78 396/425 V8 Crate Engine

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Listed byCarbonandCobalt
Ramona, California 92065Manual
SoldFeb 7, 2023
Sold for$18,500
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This rare 1965 Chevrolet L78 396/425 V8 crate engine, one of only 200 produced, was recently disassembled, rebuilt, and refinished in orange. It features a Holley four-barrel carburetor, chrome air cleaner, and cast-iron exhaust manifolds, with its block casting number 3855962 confirming its 1965-66 production. The engine comes with rebuild invoices and test results, and its stamping indicates a 396ci/425hp V8 for manual transmission applications.

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CarbonandCobalt Ok.... so just for fun and because I feel it's worth telling. I'm going to share the origin story of this ... View more
BodyByFisher It "spent time installed in a Ford" then required a rebuild. Coincidence? Joking, I'm not a brand snob. But just ... View more
CarbonandCobalt In response to GMcarguy. Yes there is a subtle audible difference between a solid lifter cam and a hydraulic ... View more
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