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What kind of camshaft does a 327 Chevy have?

What kind of camshaft does a 327 Chevy have?

It’s been a long time but I put one in a friend’s 327, worked and sounded great. 350 horse hydraulic is a great cam. Camshaft technology has really come a LONG way in the 45 years since GM came out with the L-79 camshaft. Most any of the popular camshaft companies makes a vastly better camshaft NOW.

What’s the compression ratio on a Camaro 327?

I believe the listed compression ratio for 67-68 camaro with 210 hp 327 was 8.75:1 (1.72/1.5 valves, 75 cc chamber). The listed compression ratio for the 275 hp version was 10:1 (1.95/1.5 valves, 63 cc chamber). Did both of these engines use the same cam?

How many heads are in a Chevy L-79 engine?

However, as was said the L-79 engine was an 11:1 motor with the Chevy aluminum hi-rise and I believe the 461 heads. If you are building an engine with variations in heads and compression I would have to agree with doing some homework with the cam grind that would be best for what you are combining.

What kind of Cam does a Chevelle use?

Chevelle and Nova 300 hp both used 2″. If you REALLY want to split hairs, the 62-66 engines used a cam that was 198/198 @ .050″, .398/.398 lift. The ’67-up engines used the 929 cam (195/202, .390/.410). There is so many company out make cams for chevy small block I would check youtube where you can here a few cams in the 327 and chat with the guys.

I believe the listed compression ratio for 67-68 camaro with 210 hp 327 was 8.75:1 (1.72/1.5 valves, 75 cc chamber). The listed compression ratio for the 275 hp version was 10:1 (1.95/1.5 valves, 63 cc chamber). Did both of these engines use the same cam?

Can a Chevy 327 be a 4 bolt engine?

This is a 2 bolt seasoned heavy duty Chevy small block. You can optionally upgrade to a 4 bolt heavy duty block. This engine is custom built as a 327 clone with a real 327 crank. (Be sure to scroll down the page to see a more detailed listing.)

Is the Chevy 327 turnkeyengine a muscle car?

This engine would be GREAT in your Muscle Car, Street Rod, Kit Car, or Custom Truck. The smaller horsepower versions of this engine will run on unleaded fuel. This is a 2 bolt seasoned heavy duty Chevy small block. You can optionally upgrade to a 4 bolt heavy duty block.

Chevelle and Nova 300 hp both used 2″. If you REALLY want to split hairs, the 62-66 engines used a cam that was 198/198 @ .050″, .398/.398 lift. The ’67-up engines used the 929 cam (195/202, .390/.410). There is so many company out make cams for chevy small block I would check youtube where you can here a few cams in the 327 and chat with the guys.

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Ruth Doyle