[Eric in the Ozarks]

I owned a ‘66 Chevy with the L-78 396 “rat motor.”

The car was the ultimate sleeper. White walls, auto on the floor. Full mufflers and resonators.

It got 8 miles per gallon of premium gas.

I learned too late that these big GM engines didn't like high rpms.

[Slump Tester]

"I learned too late that these big GM engines didn't like high rpms. "

Shoulda got a Pontiac instead of the Chevy! I had both, and my Pontiacs always seemed to hold up a little better.