Rebuild a 327 or a 350 4 bolt
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Rebuild a 327 or a 350 4 bolt
Which would you rebuild? I have a 68 327 and a 1974 (or so) 350 4 bolt block. The 327 is starting to use oil and likely will require boring, etc. The 350 is in the same shape however I may have to buy new rods for the 350 as the ones I took out were mismatched. I can use the heads I have on the 327 as they only have approximately 7,000 miles on them and they were new when I put them on.
It is just a matter of which would be the best for a rebuild and how much I want to put into the rebuild. Any opinions????
It is just a matter of which would be the best for a rebuild and how much I want to put into the rebuild. Any opinions????
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Can you use your 327 rods for the 350 build?
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.....but there are two substitutions for cu in's....
1....boost
2....MORE CUBIC INCHES!.....
1....boost
2....MORE CUBIC INCHES!.....
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Rebuild kits for 350 are cheaper than 327 small journal. Don't know about the '68 large journal.
350 rods are also cheap used and plentiful.
The 350 will run a little better than the 327 but if you're on a budget, it might come down to which engine you can re-use most of the original parts.
350 rods are also cheap used and plentiful.
The 350 will run a little better than the 327 but if you're on a budget, it might come down to which engine you can re-use most of the original parts.
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That was kind of my thought process. The 327 would wind higher. Not sure if I need that but it couldn't hurt. Thanks for the opinions. I have found 350 rebuild kits already. None for the 327. Will have to weigh everything and go at it from there.
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I had a similar choice. Two tired engines one S/J 327 and one '71 350. I rebuilt them both. Put the 327 (NOM) in my '62 and the 350 is on the motor stand, just in case. 350 more torque, 327 more revs. Note: all engine parts, and kits available from Northern Auto Parts. Bob
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One of you from the "High Winders" club please explain to me how a 327 is going to wind up any higher than a 350, given the same valve train?
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Nice line up of cars
Which would you rebuild? I have a 68 327 and a 1974 (or so) 350 4 bolt block. The 327 is starting to use oil and likely will require boring, etc. The 350 is in the same shape however I may have to buy new rods for the 350 as the ones I took out were mismatched. I can use the heads I have on the 327 as they only have approximately 7,000 miles on them and they were new when I put them on.
It is just a matter of which would be the best for a rebuild and how much I want to put into the rebuild. Any opinions????
It is just a matter of which would be the best for a rebuild and how much I want to put into the rebuild. Any opinions????
just kidding,, How are you and the BB Boys of the Northern Midwest. As you all stated, the roads are long and straight, really long and really straight
Thanks for sending me off to the unknown that early day in August. The great ride to the gas station, and that was just from riding around the block
Memories, Ah! What Memories....... give my hello the the real bosses, the women folk
JACK
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Take the 350 and get a 383 stroker kit. There is no comparison for the street. jmho. It's what I'm going to do when my 350 needs replacing. Don't get romanced with the rpm stuff on the street. Also a correctly built 383 will easily turn 6000. Check out team chevelle site, some really knowledgable people there. Goodluck on whatever you choose. Ron B.
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I think you have to ask yourself:
"Am I a muscle car guy or a sports car guy?"
If muscle, stroke that 350 and wallow in the torque!
If sports, put that 327 on a diet, make it breathe and wind her up!
It just comes down to what floats your boat the most.
DT
"Am I a muscle car guy or a sports car guy?"
If muscle, stroke that 350 and wallow in the torque!
If sports, put that 327 on a diet, make it breathe and wind her up!
It just comes down to what floats your boat the most.
DT
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Now why would a big block man go to a small block?
just kidding,, How are you and the BB Boys of the Northern Midwest. As you all stated, the roads are long and straight, really long and really straight
Thanks for sending me off to the unknown that early day in August. The great ride to the gas station, and that was just from riding around the block
Memories, Ah! What Memories....... give my hello the the real bosses, the women folk
JACK
just kidding,, How are you and the BB Boys of the Northern Midwest. As you all stated, the roads are long and straight, really long and really straight
Thanks for sending me off to the unknown that early day in August. The great ride to the gas station, and that was just from riding around the block
Memories, Ah! What Memories....... give my hello the the real bosses, the women folk
JACK
Jack,
Great to see you made it through the hinter lands of the mid-west. Lovely drive from Fargo to Yellowstone ain't it. I hope you had a great time on the trip. Would have loved to go with but just couldn't get the wife to see my way of thinking.
By the way, the 327/350 cu. in. problem is on my 32. It currently has a 327 (old and tired) in it. I do have a 350 on an engine stand that needs rebuilding also. Just trying to figure out which one I should build.
Glad to see you got home OK. Now you can write a book about the travels and adventures you had.
Steve
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Sorry, but me and flatheads don't get along. In fact I am one who admires guys who put them into streetrods but would never want one myself. On top of that, they are way to expensive to build.
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It would probably be best if you posted how much money you want spend and your expectations. Some of these guys are having fun spending your money. I got the idea you're on a budget?