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From: Monson MA
Just received a call from the machine shop (RAD his shop is in Ludlow, MA) where I had the machine work done. I dropped the motor off yesterday after completing the rebuild, he just finished the dyno test and reported the little 327 had no leaks, 432 ft. lbs. torque and 383 HP. I will pick it up next week along with the dyno printout. I can give more detail information after that. But I am very happy my first engine build went so routine. I did convert to a full roller comp cam, pocket ported the heads and used roller rockers. Stay tuned.
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Welcome to the forum. There are some very knowledgeable people here who share with all. I have been guided in the right direction more than once. I wish you the best with your car and please don't hesitate to ask if you need any advice. This is the first time I jumped in this deep in a car but man is it satisfying. Just keep plugging along.
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Hi tp,
Have you settled the exhaust yet?
If not you may want to consider a set from Corvette Central.
They make a very nice aluminized exhaust system with the mufflers welded to the rear pipes. Makes for a very neat looking exhaust system without the extra clamps between the pipes and mufflers.
They offer 'off-road mufflers' which look like the originals but have one less baffle in them. This gives a little more 'sound' than the stock type muffler.
I think Corvette Bronze is a great color and very late 60ish! It really changes hue depending on the type of light it's in!
Regards,
Alan
Have you settled the exhaust yet?
If not you may want to consider a set from Corvette Central.
They make a very nice aluminized exhaust system with the mufflers welded to the rear pipes. Makes for a very neat looking exhaust system without the extra clamps between the pipes and mufflers.
They offer 'off-road mufflers' which look like the originals but have one less baffle in them. This gives a little more 'sound' than the stock type muffler.
I think Corvette Bronze is a great color and very late 60ish! It really changes hue depending on the type of light it's in!
Regards,
Alan
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Hi tp,
Have you settled the exhaust yet?
If not you may want to consider a set from Corvette Central.
They make a very nice aluminized exhaust system with the mufflers welded to the rear pipes. Makes for a very neat looking exhaust system without the extra clamps between the pipes and mufflers.
They offer 'off-road mufflers' which look like the originals but have one less baffle in them. This gives a little more 'sound' than the stock type muffler.
I think Corvette Bronze is a great color and very late 60ish! It really changes hue depending on the type of light it's in!
Regards,
Alan
Have you settled the exhaust yet?
If not you may want to consider a set from Corvette Central.
They make a very nice aluminized exhaust system with the mufflers welded to the rear pipes. Makes for a very neat looking exhaust system without the extra clamps between the pipes and mufflers.
They offer 'off-road mufflers' which look like the originals but have one less baffle in them. This gives a little more 'sound' than the stock type muffler.
I think Corvette Bronze is a great color and very late 60ish! It really changes hue depending on the type of light it's in!
Regards,
Alan
