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matt_field · 07-16-2002, 11:13 PM

i found a 327 in a 66 impala in town here, i didnt get numbers off it but im going back to do that.. its going in my 67 truck so its close years. Right now in the truck is a 292 6 cyl, my dad thinks i should keep that but id like to be able to go down the highway at a normal speed and have the sound of a V8 its also a 3 on the column, What should i do? oh yeah.. 125.00 for the 327 and needs to be rebuilt, it also has a 2 bbl on it

Jesse 67 c-10 · 07-17-2002, 12:36 AM

is the 292 lacking power or just buzzing a bit too much at hiway speeds? lol, been there done that! A gear change or different tranny would help a lot with that. spend $125 on a tune up and a nice sounding muffler for your 6 and it might change your mind, if the 6 is still good that is. I put a 327 in mine and I like it a lot but there are a few things I miss from my old 250, not the fact that it was toast thought! You'll probably spend a load of cash on re-building that 327, that cash could be used to hop up your 6 a bit, manifold a 4 barrel, header, cam, nice exhaust. but it all depends on the given situation. 327 is my sb of choice! I'd rather hop the 6 than put a stock 2 barrel 327 in if they were both running good. Your chioce. Good luck!
Jesse

too many · 07-17-2002, 12:48 AM

I agree , that 292 should have GOBS of torque. Gearing is probably "holdin you back" . As for small blocks, 327s are neat , but if you can find a 350, parts to rebuild are much less . Northern has complete kits ( pistons, bearings, rings, cam, oil pump, etc. ,etc.) for around $225- 250 delivered to your door!

Chevyc10! · 07-17-2002, 07:36 AM

Keep the heads if they are double humps and scratch the block. The heads are good for around 300hp if built up right.

fast_dev · 07-17-2002, 07:52 AM

build the 327 if the truck is going to be a hot rod, everybody and everything has a 350. 327's are like a musclecar legend. as far as not enough motor, my nova has the original 327 and went a best of 13.69 at 102 mph. Dev.

*Randy70C-10* · 07-17-2002, 08:23 AM

Naaa, don't scratch the block! If you want a 350, I can find one to trade. 327's are bad!!! (in a good way)

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2002, 08:21 PM

On the heads...I go along the other train of thought, sell them for top $$ to a resto freak,(or give a friend a good deal...either way) and go get some vortecs that will blow them away for 1/2 the price.
Plus, you'll have holes to mount your accesories in the proper locations in the truck.

Chevy409 · 07-17-2002, 08:49 PM

GIVE IT TO ME!

jmanz69 · 07-17-2002, 10:27 PM

I have a 327 in mine, and I love it. It's one bad little motor. Everyone has a "350", it's almost as bad a a "Mustang 5.0" Their a dime a dozen, but good 327's are harder to find. I got mine for $100 and it was in boxes. Spent just over $1100 to have it built, and have one sweet motor.

I wouldn't trade it for anything...except maybe a big block.

jmanz69

matt_field · 07-17-2002, 10:46 PM

bad news.. went to get numbers off it and guess what!?!? my luck its a 283 but theres a 350 crews71 has so i might get that if the price is right, id sure like to have a 327 though maybe have to make a 383 stroker

matt_field · 07-18-2002, 10:16 AM

i meant crew70 i might get the motor, mistake on names

*Randy70C-10* · 07-18-2002, 10:25 AM

283 is a bad little motor too if built right. I've never seen one blow up!

07-16-2002, 11:13 PM	#1
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	found a 327 what should i do? i found a 327 in a 66 impala in town here, i didnt get numbers off it but im going back to do that.. its going in my 67 truck so its close years. Right now in the truck is a 292 6 cyl, my dad thinks i should keep that but id like to be able to go down the highway at a normal speed and have the sound of a V8 its also a 3 on the column, What should i do? oh yeah.. 125.00 for the 327 and needs to be rebuilt, it also has a 2 bbl on it __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

07-17-2002, 12:36 AM	#2
Jesse 67 c-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 599	is the 292 lacking power or just buzzing a bit too much at hiway speeds? lol, been there done that! A gear change or different tranny would help a lot with that. spend $125 on a tune up and a nice sounding muffler for your 6 and it might change your mind, if the 6 is still good that is. I put a 327 in mine and I like it a lot but there are a few things I miss from my old 250, not the fact that it was toast thought! You'll probably spend a load of cash on re-building that 327, that cash could be used to hop up your 6 a bit, manifold a 4 barrel, header, cam, nice exhaust. but it all depends on the given situation. 327 is my sb of choice! I'd rather hop the 6 than put a stock 2 barrel 327 in if they were both running good. Your chioce. Good luck! Jesse __________________ Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power.

07-17-2002, 07:36 AM	#4
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	Keep the heads if they are double humps and scratch the block. The heads are good for around 300hp if built up right. __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

07-17-2002, 07:52 AM	#5
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	build the 327 if the truck is going to be a hot rod, everybody and everything has a 350. 327's are like a musclecar legend. as far as not enough motor, my nova has the original 327 and went a best of 13.69 at 102 mph. Dev. __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

07-17-2002, 08:49 PM	#8
Chevy409 Giddy up giddy up... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: US Posts: 483	"found a 327 what should I do?" GIVE IT TO ME! __________________ 72 with 69 grille and custom 73-87 stepside. BIG BLOCK 409, SM465, NP205, 3/4 axles slung under a 5" lift, 3"bodylift, 112" frame, and 35inch Pro Comp X-terrains... "BUILT NOT BOUGHT" Here's the site...

07-17-2002, 12:48 AM	#3
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	I agree , that 292 should have GOBS of torque. Gearing is probably "holdin you back" . As for small blocks, 327s are neat , but if you can find a 350, parts to rebuild are much less . Northern has complete kits ( pistons, bearings, rings, cam, oil pump, etc. ,etc.) for around $225- 250 delivered to your door!

07-17-2002, 08:23 AM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Naaa, don't scratch the block! If you want a 350, I can find one to trade. 327's are bad!!! (in a good way)

07-17-2002, 08:21 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	On the heads...I go along the other train of thought, sell them for top $$ to a resto freak,(or give a friend a good deal...either way) and go get some vortecs that will blow them away for 1/2 the price. Plus, you'll have holes to mount your accesories in the proper locations in the truck.

07-17-2002, 10:27 PM	#9
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	I have a 327 in mine, and I love it. It's one bad little motor. Everyone has a "350", it's almost as bad a a "Mustang 5.0" Their a dime a dozen, but good 327's are harder to find. I got mine for $100 and it was in boxes. Spent just over $1100 to have it built, and have one sweet motor. I wouldn't trade it for anything...except maybe a big block. jmanz69

07-17-2002, 10:46 PM	#10
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	bad news.. went to get numbers off it and guess what!?!? my luck its a 283 but theres a 350 crews71 has so i might get that if the price is right, id sure like to have a 327 though maybe have to make a 383 stroker __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

07-18-2002, 10:16 AM	#11
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	i meant crew70 i might get the motor, mistake on names __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

07-18-2002, 10:25 AM	#12
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	283 is a bad little motor too if built right. I've never seen one blow up!



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