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What should I do with my SBC 327 engine?

What should I do with my SBC 327 engine?

A good set of 64CC heads with 2.02 intake valves, properly ported will allow that engine to breath much better. You should rebuild it as a 327 (bored over a bit, less is best), with a good set of heads, intake, carb, headers w/dual exhaust, and electronic ignition. You could even go to multiport fuel injection if you want to spend some money.

Where is the 327 engine code on a Chevy?

Location The 327 Chevy engine is stamped on a machined pad on the front passenger side cylinder head usually behind the alternator. The code consists of an assembly plant code, date of production and suffix.

What kind of heads do you need for a 327?

A good set of 64CC heads with 2.02 intake valves, properly ported will allow that engine to breath much better. You should rebuild it as a 327 (bored over a bit, less is best), with a good set of heads, intake, carb, headers w/dual exhaust, and electronic ignition.

What does the suffix code 327 stand for?

First letters of “F,” “S,” “K” or “T” denotes Flint, St. Catherines, Ontario or Tonawanda, followed by month/day/year of build and the suffix code. 327 Suffix Code Suffix codes are R, RA, S, SA, RB, K, SB and SG, with each suffix denoting the type of carburetor, transmission and whether the Chevy is equipped with air conditioning.

A good set of 64CC heads with 2.02 intake valves, properly ported will allow that engine to breath much better. You should rebuild it as a 327 (bored over a bit, less is best), with a good set of heads, intake, carb, headers w/dual exhaust, and electronic ignition. You could even go to multiport fuel injection if you want to spend some money.

Which is better the 283 or the 327?

The 283 & 327 were the best engines GM ever made . They were hard to break and we use to run them out to 7000+ rpms with no problems . The 327 was a step up from the 283 , more as a performance upgrade for the sb . They Vette 327 was the good one with the solid lifter cam .

Which is better a 350 or a 327?

A 327 is a great motor, same bore as a 350 with a shorter stroke. In a light waight car would be fun. All the same bolt ons as any sbc. Cost a little more to rebuild then a 350. Jeff Go with the 327. Very dependable and more old school than 350’s. I raced dirt track race cars in the 60s and 70s..

How many horsepower does a 327 chevy engine have?

What are the 327 Chevy engine specs? The 327 Chevy engine has 365 horsepower at 3,200 rpm. The 327 cubic inch displacement top-end carbureted V8 motor has a bore and stroke of 4 inches by 3.25 inches.

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Ruth Doyle