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The purpose for us running the True Street Challenge (a 30-mile cruise followed by three back-to-back quarter-mile dragstrip passes) was to find out if our 496ci big-block was up to the task. Nicknamed "The Howitzer," our 4.25-inch stroke BBC packs a dyno-verified 626 hp at 5,900 rpm and 635 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm.
'68 Chevelle - It's Show Time! - PHR Project Car

 The purpose for us running the True Street Challenge (a 30-mile cruise followed by three back-to-back quarter-mile dragstrip passes) was to find out if our 496ci big-block was up to the task. Nicknamed "The Howitzer," our 4.25-inch stroke BBC packs a dyno-verified 626 hp at 5,900 rpm and 635 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm.  View Related Article

 

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