1964 327 300HP to a 427 BiG Block
08-19-2011, 12:39 PM
#21
Race Director
I have a 383 in mine and really don't care for it, though lots of guys love them. It makes good HP, 460 at the flywheel, and a ton of torque, but I miss the sound of a good 327 that will wind up to 8000 if the mood strikes me.
08-19-2011, 12:41 PM
#22
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8000? I think mine would blow up. I don't think I've had mine over 5000
08-19-2011, 01:27 PM
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Race Director
08-19-2011, 01:37 PM
#24
Drifting
I used to have a 383 Stroker...great motor...even powerband and awesome idle...mine was a screamer...big block power with out the BB weight.
I was going to do a SB to BB swap but too much pain...i had the 383 bolted in and running the same day it was delivered.
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev...8s/383-500.cfm
I was going to do a SB to BB swap but too much pain...i had the 383 bolted in and running the same day it was delivered.
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev...8s/383-500.cfm
08-19-2011, 02:19 PM
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08-19-2011, 04:31 PM
#26
Le Mans Master
Go with a small block with BB size - 427 using a Donovan block. You get to keep the same accessories, less weight than a BB, no frame butchery, less heat than a BB.
Do realize that with a BB or BB capacity small block, you will be stressing the rest of the drivetrain. There is a reason they upgraded a lot of the components when GM put BB into production. Also those drum brakes may not do the job getting it whoa-ed down.
Do realize that with a BB or BB capacity small block, you will be stressing the rest of the drivetrain. There is a reason they upgraded a lot of the components when GM put BB into production. Also those drum brakes may not do the job getting it whoa-ed down.
No matter which route you choose? It's very costly.
I have a thing about not putting a BB in a C2 yr that a BB wasn't available.
IMHO always looks like a hack. No matter how nicely done.
08-19-2011, 04:56 PM
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