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snaus32 · 06-17-2009, 06:32 PM

Hey guys I have a 350 that was rebiult 4-5 years ago that i pulled out of my 67 to rebuild and maybe beef up some. I also picked up a 68 front clip for parts and ended up with the stock 327 with 65k on it and all of the service record to boot!!! Now i'm torn on what motor to use the 327 has all the info on it and my neighbors knew the PO who was 86 when he died truck sat dince 97. Or sell the 327 with the transmision and transfercase as a whole unit and get more money out of it.
The 350 runs pretty good but i have no knowlege of its past.

Should I sell the 350 and use the money to rebuild the 327? The 327 fired right up to!

smoknbarrels · 06-17-2009, 06:41 PM

quit fooling around, sell both and throw in a 454.

snaus32 · 06-17-2009, 06:47 PM

lol great add another

Chevymann1968 · 06-17-2009, 07:03 PM

Man i had a 60 over 327 and the i had a 355 and the 355 ran so much better!!! Sell the as a whole unit and get some money together and build a sweet 383!!!!

snaus32 · 06-17-2009, 07:22 PM

What does it cost to turn a 350 into a 383? I have a buddy that wants to by the 327 and i'm not sure what to charge him. My father is a mechanic so labor should be cheap! lol lots of beer

Tarly · 06-17-2009, 08:05 PM

My first truck (68) had a 327 in it and i loved it. I have been a fan of 327s ever since. However...my new truck also a 68 has a 350 in it and god it runs great and sounds mean as hell.

I think it all depends on you. The 327 sounds like it will be a more reliable motor with less surprises in the future though.....gosh, i think i see your delima

culp7 · 06-17-2009, 09:10 PM

327. there are too many 350's

vectorit · 06-17-2009, 09:40 PM

Hands down the 327.

Personally I hate the 350 in a truck, since the stroke to me is dull and boring.

My 68 K20 burb has a 327 and a manual trans with 4.56 gears, and it is just a stump pullin, high revin, *****en truck to drive. But, then I am biased...

Side note:
When I pulled out my 327 to get it built, I yanked out the 350 from my 72 Camaro and stuck it in the burb. Now, keep in mind the 350 was not stock at all and was fresh.
I gotta tell ya, it was the most guttless boring engine ever, and I couldn't wait to get it out of my burb and get the 327 back in!
The 350 just wouldn't hold the revs like a 327, as in driving steep grades and pulling trailers. Meening I had to keep down shifting and up shifting, where the 327 I could leave it in 4th after a wind out of 3rd and drive with out the lugging it to slow a bitt for traffic.

The above is purely my oppinion, but I know what I like and it's the 327 over the 350 in a truck any day!

So, back to your deal.
If that 327 has never been worked on in the last 10 years, then the valve seats are for leaded fuel. Which meens running unleaded will wear them out quicker, if they aren't already set up with hardened seats.

Other than that the rest is personal choice I guess.

dan42 · 06-17-2009, 09:25 PM

The 327 is more correct for the '67. My '67 had a 327 in it. Very nice motor and it has a neat history. When you drive your truck, you can think of that.

prostreetC-10 · 06-17-2009, 09:43 PM

dang....I almost have to agree with "smoknbarrels". I couldn't imagine my truck with a small block. I know you can build a mean 383 or 406, but there are no sub for cubes.

Oh yeah....back to the post. Take that little short-stroked 327 and make er an 8K revin' some gun!!!

jbristo67 · 06-17-2009, 09:50 PM

I have a 383 and I would trade you in a minute for your 327. I would just love to have the correct motor. I dont care about being correct most of the time but I have always wanted to put a 327 in my 67

glock35ipsc · 06-17-2009, 10:11 PM

Like has been said already, the 327 would be more correct for your truck, but there's no replacement for displacement. Guess it depends on what you want out of an engine.

lts70 · 06-18-2009, 03:29 PM

I love my 327, so 327 get my vote. When ever some one asks me about my truck they assume it has a 350 the same as most Chevy trucks. It is nice to be able to be a little different. It is also interesting to me that the new trucks run 5.3 now as well. There is also no repacement for MPG's as well, thats if you drive it fairly often. I drive mine to work and back Monday through friday 50 miles round trip. With my NV3500 overdrive trany I am getting 15-19 MPG on the freeway.

Kayotic · 06-18-2009, 04:36 PM

I am a big fan of the 327. Even I can't explaine why.

Understanding your dilema, if it were me, I would go 327 or big block.

ZombieWeinerDog · 06-18-2009, 05:15 PM

unfortunately i dont have enough cash to get a big block. but i have a 327. i would rather have a 327 rather than a 350. i can rev it up to 5500 and it sounds like a beast. if you try to do that with a 350, i dont know what would happen.

glock35ipsc · 06-18-2009, 05:23 PM

It would bounce off the rev limiter at 7000....

ZombieWeinerDog · 06-18-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

It would bounce off the rev limiter at 7000....

ha ha what rev limiter

glock35ipsc · 06-18-2009, 05:35 PM

The one built in to my MSD 6AL.

ZombieWeinerDog · 06-18-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

The one built in to my MSD 6AL.

now were talking about the fancy stuff. either way, id get a 327

snaus32 · 06-18-2009, 08:02 PM

thanks guys i think i'm going with the 327 i'll sell my buddy the 350 and use the money to rebuild the 327!!!

Now what would be a fair price for the 350 it all ready just some minor tuning with a newer holley hi-rise intake and a holley 650 carb both new two years ago.

snaus32 · 06-18-2009, 08:07 PM

Are the maniflold and carb. comatable with the 350 and 327?

vectorit · 06-18-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaus32

Are the maniflold and carb. comatable with the 350 and 327?

Yes, but depending on the year of the 350's heads the cumbustion chambers are most likely larger than those on the 327.
I'd just work with the 327 stuff...

mr.wrenches · 06-18-2009, 10:14 PM

the 327 is the better choice for your truck for many reasons...everything you can buy for a 350 will bolt on a 327 and more importantly a 327 produces more torque than a 350 with the same cam...the difference is the stroke.the 327 has a shorter stroke....in 67 the 327 had the large journal crank so if you don't like the 327 you can drop in a 350 crank and rods or a 383 stroker kit if you want the block is the same...the 327 will spin faster..easier due to the short stroke

snaus32 · 06-19-2009, 06:57 AM

the 327 is out of o 68 if that makes a differance

mr.wrenches · 06-19-2009, 11:36 AM

no difference 64-65 was a small journal crank the same as the 283 they were using for years 67 they made all small blocks standard the 327 350 used the same block with a 4 inch bore the only difference is the stroke even the heads were the same i have a 327 that i built it's 67 it came with 461 head with no accessory holes drilled i wanted to keep my ac in my 85 pick up so i went with a set of 350 heads i had laying around i talked to my machine shop and told him what i wanted and we went with a set of Keith black dome pistons to make 10 to 1 compression with the 72cc heads i never put the engine in and sold the truck so now it's going in my 70

06-17-2009, 06:32 PM	#1
snaus32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mcgraw, ny Posts: 204	327 or 350 Hey guys I have a 350 that was rebiult 4-5 years ago that i pulled out of my 67 to rebuild and maybe beef up some. I also picked up a 68 front clip for parts and ended up with the stock 327 with 65k on it and all of the service record to boot!!! Now i'm torn on what motor to use the 327 has all the info on it and my neighbors knew the PO who was 86 when he died truck sat dince 97. Or sell the 327 with the transmision and transfercase as a whole unit and get more money out of it. The 350 runs pretty good but i have no knowlege of its past. Should I sell the 350 and use the money to rebuild the 327? The 327 fired right up to!

06-17-2009, 06:41 PM	#2
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: 327 or 350 quit fooling around, sell both and throw in a 454. __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

06-17-2009, 06:47 PM	#3
snaus32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mcgraw, ny Posts: 204	Re: 327 or 350 lol great add another

06-17-2009, 07:03 PM	#4
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: 327 or 350 Man i had a 60 over 327 and the i had a 355 and the 355 ran so much better!!! Sell the as a whole unit and get some money together and build a sweet 383!!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD

06-17-2009, 07:22 PM	#5
snaus32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mcgraw, ny Posts: 204	Re: 327 or 350 What does it cost to turn a 350 into a 383? I have a buddy that wants to by the 327 and i'm not sure what to charge him. My father is a mechanic so labor should be cheap! lol lots of beer

06-17-2009, 08:05 PM	#6
Tarly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4	Re: 327 or 350 My first truck (68) had a 327 in it and i loved it. I have been a fan of 327s ever since. However...my new truck also a 68 has a 350 in it and god it runs great and sounds mean as hell. I think it all depends on you. The 327 sounds like it will be a more reliable motor with less surprises in the future though.....gosh, i think i see your delima

06-17-2009, 09:10 PM	#7
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: 327 or 350 327. there are too many 350's __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

06-17-2009, 09:40 PM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 327 or 350 Hands down the 327. Personally I hate the 350 in a truck, since the stroke to me is dull and boring. My 68 K20 burb has a 327 and a manual trans with 4.56 gears, and it is just a stump pullin, high revin, *****en truck to drive. But, then I am biased... Side note: When I pulled out my 327 to get it built, I yanked out the 350 from my 72 Camaro and stuck it in the burb. Now, keep in mind the 350 was not stock at all and was fresh. I gotta tell ya, it was the most guttless boring engine ever, and I couldn't wait to get it out of my burb and get the 327 back in! The 350 just wouldn't hold the revs like a 327, as in driving steep grades and pulling trailers. Meening I had to keep down shifting and up shifting, where the 327 I could leave it in 4th after a wind out of 3rd and drive with out the lugging it to slow a bitt for traffic. The above is purely my oppinion, but I know what I like and it's the 327 over the 350 in a truck any day! So, back to your deal. If that 327 has never been worked on in the last 10 years, then the valve seats are for leaded fuel. Which meens running unleaded will wear them out quicker, if they aren't already set up with hardened seats. Other than that the rest is personal choice I guess. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-17-2009, 09:25 PM	#9
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 327 or 350 The 327 is more correct for the '67. My '67 had a 327 in it. Very nice motor and it has a neat history. When you drive your truck, you can think of that. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-17-2009, 09:43 PM	#10
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: 327 or 350 dang....I almost have to agree with "smoknbarrels". I couldn't imagine my truck with a small block. I know you can build a mean 383 or 406, but there are no sub for cubes. Oh yeah....back to the post. Take that little short-stroked 327 and make er an 8K revin' some gun!!! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-17-2009, 09:50 PM	#11
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: 327 or 350 I have a 383 and I would trade you in a minute for your 327. I would just love to have the correct motor. I dont care about being correct most of the time but I have always wanted to put a 327 in my 67 __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

06-17-2009, 10:11 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: 327 or 350 Like has been said already, the 327 would be more correct for your truck, but there's no replacement for displacement. Guess it depends on what you want out of an engine. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-18-2009, 03:29 PM	#13
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: 327 or 350 I love my 327, so 327 get my vote. When ever some one asks me about my truck they assume it has a 350 the same as most Chevy trucks. It is nice to be able to be a little different. It is also interesting to me that the new trucks run 5.3 now as well. There is also no repacement for MPG's as well, thats if you drive it fairly often. I drive mine to work and back Monday through friday 50 miles round trip. With my NV3500 overdrive trany I am getting 15-19 MPG on the freeway. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 06-18-2009 at 03:31 PM.

06-18-2009, 04:36 PM	#14
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: 327 or 350 I am a big fan of the 327. Even I can't explaine why. Understanding your dilema, if it were me, I would go 327 or big block. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

06-18-2009, 05:15 PM	#15
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: 327 or 350 unfortunately i dont have enough cash to get a big block. but i have a 327. i would rather have a 327 rather than a 350. i can rev it up to 5500 and it sounds like a beast. if you try to do that with a 350, i dont know what would happen. __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355



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06-18-2009, 05:23 PM	#16
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: 327 or 350 It would bounce off the rev limiter at 7000.... __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-18-2009, 05:35 PM	#18
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: 327 or 350 The one built in to my MSD 6AL. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

06-18-2009, 08:02 PM	#20
snaus32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mcgraw, ny Posts: 204	Re: 327 or 350 thanks guys i think i'm going with the 327 i'll sell my buddy the 350 and use the money to rebuild the 327!!! Now what would be a fair price for the 350 it all ready just some minor tuning with a newer holley hi-rise intake and a holley 650 carb both new two years ago.

06-18-2009, 08:07 PM	#21
snaus32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mcgraw, ny Posts: 204	Re: 327 or 350 Are the maniflold and carb. comatable with the 350 and 327?

06-18-2009, 10:14 PM	#23
mr.wrenches Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new york Posts: 16	Re: 327 or 350 the 327 is the better choice for your truck for many reasons...everything you can buy for a 350 will bolt on a 327 and more importantly a 327 produces more torque than a 350 with the same cam...the difference is the stroke.the 327 has a shorter stroke....in 67 the 327 had the large journal crank so if you don't like the 327 you can drop in a 350 crank and rods or a 383 stroker kit if you want the block is the same...the 327 will spin faster..easier due to the short stroke

06-19-2009, 06:57 AM	#24
snaus32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mcgraw, ny Posts: 204	Re: 327 or 350 the 327 is out of o 68 if that makes a differance

06-19-2009, 11:36 AM	#25
mr.wrenches Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new york Posts: 16	Re: 327 or 350 no difference 64-65 was a small journal crank the same as the 283 they were using for years 67 they made all small blocks standard the 327 350 used the same block with a 4 inch bore the only difference is the stroke even the heads were the same i have a 327 that i built it's 67 it came with 461 head with no accessory holes drilled i wanted to keep my ac in my 85 pick up so i went with a set of 350 heads i had laying around i talked to my machine shop and told him what i wanted and we went with a set of Keith black dome pistons to make 10 to 1 compression with the 72cc heads i never put the engine in and sold the truck so now it's going in my 70 Last edited by mr.wrenches; 06-19-2009 at 11:36 AM.

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