250 or 327... help me decide please.

[Trip59]

Folks, I really appreciate all your input. I really want a 250... but... I looked at the 327 again today, it's a '67 300hp 327 with all original (block, crank, rods, heads, intake, carb) parts. Crank has been redone, block has been done (.030) new pistons, new bearings, new gaskets, new rings (none assembled), new Comp. Cam (moderate grind) new hydraulic lifters. Heads need cleaned up, but look solid, will replace rockers and springs, etc. probably just lap the valves for now if possible. Starting price $350, trading parts and some other stuff will probably bring it way down way fast. Plus, like so many said, it'll swap right in...

I'll have to just plan to find another truck with a 250/292 in it when I finish this project

Trip

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ok, I understand your decision because I like the 327 best of all the old small blocks BUT....

Take a look at this 292 for inspiration. It's in a '68 shortbed fleetside. VERY cool, and plenty of power if lightly warmed over as described above.

[Trip59]

Dan, you make one hell of a compelling argument, that thing is a thing of beauty!

Trip

[kc21130]

Wasn't the Pontiac OHC six really a 292 underneath??

[57larry]

no question...go with the 327!

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Trip59

Dan, you make one hell of a compelling argument, that thing is a thing of beauty!

Trip

Yeah, impressive huh?
I was originally looking to buy a '67/68 or a '71/72 short fleetside and this photo convinced me that if the one I found came with a six, I was going to keep it and doll it up. I can't remember whose engine this is (though I have a picture of the truck it's in - and it's kickass - natch!). The guy posted that this is a "Krylon" rebuild. Okay, not ACTUALLY a rattle can job; he ground the intake manifold smooth, then sanded and painted the whole thing with automotive paint including the distributor cap. But my thinking was it COULD be done with a rattle can if you (me) were on a tight budget and took care in the prep work.

Anyway, I LOVE the 283's and 327's. They were about as reliable as an anvil and just as tough. If it were the old days when everyone couldn't wait to get rid of them, I'd look for a 348 or a 409 but those days are long gone now. Post your work. We all want to see.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Here's the truck the 292 above is in. Man, NICE truck. Makes me drool.

[Shaky]

Originally Posted by kc21130

Wasn't the Pontiac OHC six really a 292 underneath??

No, I believe they were 250s. One version sported a 4-barrel right from the factory. In a Firebird or Tempest they went pretty good.

I have a lot of sixes, mostly 'cuz I have spare parts for them lying around. That way all the ignitions, filters, fuel pumps, etc. fit all of the trucks.

My brother had a '68 C10 with a 327 from the factory. It was A LOT of fun.