1968 Chevelle SS 396+
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General
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Originally an SS 396, not a clone.
Body repaired and painted.
Power steering and power brakes.
Brakes are new (front converted to disc).
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Engine
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Built by Borowski Race Engines including Borowski valve covers
Engine Dyno Run by Borowski
Horsepower/Torque Graph
Effective compression ratio is 9.2 to 1
1970 LS6 454 Block bored .040" over (463 ci/7.4 L), honed with torque plates, decked
Cast Iron Crank, polished and chamfered
Rods - Resized, 3/8 ARP Rod Bolts
AutoTec Custom Dome/Inverted Dome Pistons, pins, wire lock, pin fit
RaceTec Ring Set - 4.290 Bore, 1.5, 1.5, 3MM
Clevite H-Series Main Bearings
Clevite H-Series Rod Bearings TM-77
Dura-Bond Bearings - Cam Bearings
Howards Cams Hydraulic Roller Camshaft - Advertised Duration 288/294, Lift .618/.618
Howards Cams Street Series Retrofit Hydraulic Roller Lifters - Vertical Bar
New flywheel
Rebuilt starter
New water pump
Moroso 7 quart oil pan 20401
Moroso Oil Pump pickup 24440
Melling high volume oil pump
Engine Pro Timing Set - Big Block Chevy, Upgraded 'Roll On' Chain
Rotating assembly balanced
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Heads
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781 Casting (large oval port open chamber design)
Engine Pro Intake and Exhaust Valves
COMP Cams Valve Springs - Dual, 1.550 in. Outside Diameter, 354 lbs./in. Rate, 1.160 in. Coil Bind Height
COMP Cams Super Valve Locks - Machined, Hardened Steel, 10 Degree, 1-Groove, 3/8 in.
Crane Gold Race Extruded Rocker Arms - Stud Mount, Full Roller, Aluminum, 1.7 Ratio
Jomar stud girdles
Manley Chromoly Swedged End Pushrods - Chromoly Steel, Heat-Treated, 3/8 in.
COMP Cams Hi-Tech Pushrods - Chromoly, Heat-Treated, 3/8 in.
ARP High Performance Series Cylinder Head Bolt Kit
Borowski BBC Valve Covers
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Ignition
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MSD Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit - Cap-A-Dapt, Red, Male/HEI, Brass Terminals
MSD-6AL Ignition Control with Rev Control
MSD Blaster 2 Coil
NGK Racing Spark Plugs - Racing, Tapered Seat, 14mm Thread, .460 in. Reach, Projected Tip, Non-Resistor
Borowski Spark Plug Wires
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Induction
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Holley 110 GPH fuel pump
Holley 850 Double Pumper
Holley Single Race Plane Intake
K&N Filter
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Driveline/Suspension
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12 Bolt Eaton 3.73 Posi Rear End
TH400 transmission with B&M Shift Kit (2500 RPM Stall)
Installation PDF
Air Shocks (rear)
Tubular A-frames
New Springs
Poly Bushings All Around
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Exhaust
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Hedman 2" Primary 3" Collector Fully Ceramic Coated Headers
Dual 2 3/4" 2 Chamber Flowmasters
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Interior
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Hurst V-Matic Shifter
Phantom 5" Tach with shift light
Auto Meter White Face Gauges
ProCar bucket seats
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Tires/Rims
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Chrome Rally Wheels
15X7 Front
15X8 Rear
BF Goodrich Radial T/A's
235/60 Front
275/60 Rear
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Sound/Security
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JSD-520 FM Stereo with Bluetooth/USB/SD and remote control
Rear: Audio Bauhn 6x9's
Front: Jensen Component Set
ScyTek G20 Alarm System
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Recommendations
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Check header bolts
Check wires, cap and rotor
Oil filter -> AC Delco PF1218 (preferred), Fram HP4 or PH5
Fill filter when changing oil, never dry start
Oil -> Castrol or Valvoline 20W50 (do not mix), 8 quarts with filter
93 Octane fuel (+ optional octane booster)
Alternator belt: 57015
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