[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by EZ Nova

https://www.musclecarfacts.com/chevr...965-el-camino/

Under engine options is 396/375Hp???

Then it's listed here:

https://www.ss396.com/cars/1965-El-Camino/



This is why I'm inquiring? I heard they were RPO in 1966, but wonder if some lipped through in 1965 since they had the Z16s???

The largest engine you could order in a 1965 Chevelle or El Camino was the L79 327/350 HP. The 396 did not appear as a regular RPO until 1966. The Z16 was a special run of 200 cars with a one off 396 that was only used for that model run and never again used.

Remember 1965 was the first year of the BB and the 396 was very limited in it's use: Corvette (425HP) and Full Size (325/425 HP).