thinking about a 327
#1
thinking about a 327
i have a 327 block/heads that my dad gave me as an x-mas present one year. started as a full engine and we started rebuilding it together. came out a of 68ish chevy c-10. the block is already machined and preped for assembly. jusdt need to put it together. im thinking about making it a mild build maybe 350ish hp at the crank and about the same amount of torque. do you guys think it is resonable to do this with a 327? i would think so. i dont really see it being much of an issue nor do i see it being too expensive. is there anything i should look into doing like a different set of heads or something?
#2
Getting to 350 h.p. should be no problem. Chevy was getting 350 back in the 60's in the 327 Vette. That was with 11:1 c.r. though, so you would need to run premium gas. Or you could keep the compression lower and make it up with a good set of aluminum heads.
#3
That's the ticket right there.
I like built 327's,they rev almost like a DZ302 but with torque almost like a 350.
#6
It should all bolt up fine, you'll want to watch what kind of water pump you have. I did run into some problems with the studs in the pump that go to the power steering. I just needed different length studs. Other than that it should be fine. Is it serpentine?
#8
Just be sure to get the right kind of water pump. You don't want one made for your year car, because it would be a reverse flow, even though it would bolt up to the 327.
And don't ask for one for a 327 either, because they used the short style water pump due to the vintage of when the 327 was used.
Ask for a long style water pump for a 350, any 1969 and up car application (except for a Vette which still used the short one). It will bolt up just fine.
And don't ask for one for a 327 either, because they used the short style water pump due to the vintage of when the 327 was used.
Ask for a long style water pump for a 350, any 1969 and up car application (except for a Vette which still used the short one). It will bolt up just fine.
#10
went and got the 327 block heads and intake. forgot that my dad had put an aftermarket intake on it. idk how good it is but its a weiand brand and the only numbers i found on it was 8004. wondering if its any good.