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Re: Chevy 396 engine
Rollin, you seem to think that the 454 is better than the 396. This is not always the case. All 396 engines were high performance, high revving items, and plenty stout.
But only some 454's were high performance, but most were low compression high torque truck engines.
The 396 is a great engine. Your biggest concern should be mismatched parts. A 396 that is too radical won't have the low end torque a dualie needs.
Also, 4:10 gears are a bit short for highway use, unless there is some kind of overdrive in this. Expect to pay a LOT for fuel in this thing. That's okay if you are getting real hauling work out of this, but not great for commuting.
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