smacota1

I have toyed with the idea of putting a period correct engine back in my '65. I have gotten a line on a rebuilt 327/365 HP. My car was origianally 300hp with A/C. Now has a 1973 350 in it.

Wondering if I would run into any issues considering this 327/365 engine. Thinking it should be a straight swap in. Would there be any issues using a 2101 Edelbrock intake with a block that uses oil can vapor seperator?

Here are a few pics of the rebuilt engine.
Thanks for any input you might have.

Nowhere Man

unless there is something wrong with your 350 I don't see any advantage on swapping. whats the build details on the engine

Redbird

I would use the stock 365 hp intake and Holley carb.

Boyan

Bluestripe67

With my understanding of what you said, you should not have an issue as long as you have the manifold boss drilled for the oil fill tube. Dennis

Mike C#2

Those heads have been substantially ported on the exhaust as well. I don't know that I wouldn't do it as I like hot rod motors. But don't pay resto' money for it. Pay hot rod money. Where hot rod parts aren't worth what resto parts are.

smacota1

The 350 runs very good, just uses more oil than I like, plus my heads are #461 dated early 1962.

smacota1

The engine is priced at $3500. It is dated C 17 5. It was supposedly rebuilt by a renowned HP shop. Who really knows for sure.

smacota1

I would but I already own the 2101 as well as two different Holleys.

wolfman64

Not that it couldn't be changed, but why a downdraft tube for the crankcase ventilation? I may be incorrect, but on my '64 327/365 I kind of remember the ventilation was run up to the bottom of the air cleaner... Maybe it would show/sell better as a true 327/365 with the correct ventilation and the previously mentioned oil pan and and valve covers..."Caveat Emptor"...

Rob_64-365

Have you seen the motor & are the stamp pad #'s still there?? If yes, check if that car is in the C2 registry, you may make someone very happy if so.

MikeM

Would you be interested in a restamped '65, 870 block. L 79 engine. 15K on rebuild. Almost complete engine except for carb and distributor? Engine is in SW Ms. Easy drive to get it.

Chuck Gongloff

If it's dated C 17 65.... with a "two digit" year designation, that's an indicator of a Tonawanda NY cast block.

A Flint cast block would have a single digit year, C 17 5.

Both would be 870 blocks.

Nowhere Man

Dreaming60’s

I've consider purchasing a 350HP or 365HP mid year, but wondered if todays 91 octane (best I can get locally) has enough poop to handle these higher compression engines (11:1 and 11.5:1 I think)? The 350HP with hydraulic cam is of more interest to me. Thoughts on 91 octane and these engines?

BH

Patrick03

Kindly suggest you start a new thread with your question. You're more likely to get a discussion started and you won't be hijacking someone else's thread.

Patrick03

I don't think you'll run in to any issues, but you'll have to do some work to get it looking like a real period correct 365 hp motor. Valve covers, PCV system, idler pulley, large capacity oil pan, fuel pump, chrome oil fill tube, chrome dip stick, and water pump with bypass. Manifold and carb of course, but you said you'd use parts you've already got. Just depends on how far you want to take it.

Patrick

smacota1

Rob,

No the pad is clean so nothing to really verify from. That is why I am having some reservations.

smacota1

Thanks for the tips....not too sure I am really looking to take it that far. My main goal is to get a "ready to go" engine that I can get installed quickly so the down time at a shop is minimal. But still wanting to stay 327CI with oil stick on the left.

smacota1

Quick fingers , slow brain......it is C 17 5 Sorry for the "margarita" typo