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09-28-2008 08:20 AM #4
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As I recall the mouse motor name pretty much came first due to size. First time I recall seeing the term was Hot Rod Magazine back in the mid 60.The Rat name came about pretty much as a natural when Chevy introduced their new Big Block to the public in 65.
Here is a picture of a mouse next to an elephant (although I personally prefer the term Mastodon for the early HEMIs
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I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved..... 
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