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Old 05-16-2011, 02:05 AM
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79 camaro needs some go... built 350 or built 327? both have pros and cons. any suggestions? thanks
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 08:09 AM
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I personally, am a fan of the 350.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 10:09 AM
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I like both, but what's the intended use for the car? If it's mostly street, then it really doesn't matter. If it's mostly racing and you want a high rpm engine, the 327 has a little edge over the 350.
But here's the real determining factor! MONEY! The 350 is a little cheaper to build the internals, as bearings, rings, and things specific to engine size are cheaper on a 350 than a 327. After that the costs for other parts and machine work are identical.
But you left out a 3rd choice! A big block Chevy!
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 10:56 AM
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The 327 is a great motor. I take nothing from it, but we drive heavy cars and they're not torque monsters at all. Torque will move you, just my two pennies.
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 05:33 PM
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383 Stroker? or yes big block if funds are unlimited.
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 09:10 AM
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thanks guys. yes funds are def. limited so unless i can get a big block from a junk yard for a couple hundred bucks id def. go that direction. i want the it to be one mean street car thats unbeatable at trafic lights... i have talked to some people that would take the 327 over the 350 any day and some just the other way around. my 350 is just a block with a the rusty crank. the 327 is complete sitting behind my buddys barn. thanks guys
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 01:03 PM
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I like 350's the best.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 10:52 PM
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Sounds like you'll never get the 350 where you want for "a couple hundred bucks" that you have. You can't even buy a engine rebuild kit for either for that price. Let alone "be one mean street car thats unbeatable at trafic lights..."
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 01:44 AM
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Just out of curiosity which one would you guys prefer for circle track. Because a 327 would rev like crazy where as a 360 would have more torque down low.
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 02:50 AM
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Well thats it right there.
 


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