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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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I'm getting ready to buy a new fuel pump for my 81. My car has a 3789817 (engine code) 327. So, when looking for a fuel pump, are the 350 fuel pumps the same as the one for the old small journal 327s? Also, any suggestions on fuel pumps? Gonna stay mechanical.
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 03:38 PM
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different pumps were used for different applications but they all will fit a 327 or a 350. Is the engine stock or modified? If modified what has been done? Depending on your answer you can go with a stock replacement pump or look at after market performance pumps.
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different pumps were used for different applications but they all will fit a 327 or a 350. Is the engine stock or modified? If modified what has been done? Depending on your answer you can go with a stock replacement pump or look at after market performance pumps.
Thanks for the info. I actually don't know a lot about this engine, just bought the car about a month ago and the guy lied about what was in it. He said it was a 350 stroked to a 383, but after buying it and finding the engine code, it's a 327.
Here's what I know about it so far:
Aftermarket cam (can tell by how it runs: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DJF...ew?usp=sharing)
Aftermarket rockers
Edelbrock 1407 carb with Torker 2 intake
Crankshaft either has a bolt hole drilled or is aftermarket (since they didn't come with bolt holes and it has one)
882 heads (gross, I know)
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 01:14 PM
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I wouldn't bother throwing a lot of money at hi-po aftermarket parts for that engine. Any OEM replacement fuel pump will due for you.
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 03:35 PM
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If you intend to continue using the Vapor Canister, then you will need another 3-Port fuel pump. A little bit harder to find and a few less choices, but do-able.
I think Airtech has one and maybe Carter, Delco?
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It is possible to build a 383 out of a 327 IF it is a large journal 327. It could be why your crankshaft has bolt hole.
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