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Feb 23, 2009 | 05:29 PM

nutsy

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what should i expect?

I NOW HAVE A STOCK 72 AUTO WITH A 454. im thinking of getting a C2 if i could find a real good deal. i will get one with a stock 327 4 speed. question is what can i expect as far as power and speed from the 327 compared to the 454?

Feb 23, 2009 | 06:31 PM

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i dont know power and speed but you should be able to turn more rpms with the 327(without blowing it up)

Feb 23, 2009 | 07:13 PM

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Depends on what 327 you get........a 67 L-79 should smoke a 72 454.......

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i dont know power and speed but you should be able to turn more rpms with the 327(without blowing it up)

Feb 23, 2009 | 07:17 PM

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Depends on what 327 you get........a 67 L-79 should smoke a 72 454.......

really. DIDNT THINK a stock 327 WOULD be a faster engine. is this L79 something unusual? dont know much about C2S. im just talking about a everyday 327 in a c2. thanks.

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:09 PM

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Well. its a high rpm 327/350 hp, spc cam, 11:1 compression......6000 red line. VERY fast. It's the optional "stock" 327 for the later mid years, not sure what year it was introduced.........also an option in 68

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really. DIDNT THINK a stock 327 WOULD be a faster engine. is this L79 something unusual? dont know much about C2S. im just talking about a everyday 327 in a c2. thanks.

Feb 24, 2009 | 06:21 AM

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thanks, i figured it was something special. someone here had to drive both,the regular 327 and 454. anyone? just wondering what i should expect. thanks, nutsy.

Feb 24, 2009 | 07:39 AM

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really. DIDNT THINK a stock 327 WOULD be a faster engine. is this L79 something unusual? dont know much about C2S. im just talking about a everyday 327 in a c2. thanks.

Nutsy I have a 68 427/390 automatic and a 65 L79 4 speed. The L79 is plenty powerful and very satisfying. You will enjoy it. It doesn't make the kind of low end torque the big block makes but, in my opinion, is one of the best hydraulic lifter small blocks ever made. Good luck with your search