Rebuilding 327

[jmanz69]

A 327 is a great motor. I am rebuilding one for my truck. To answer your question, a large journal 327 is a 350 block with a 327 crank. It uses different pistons, but that's about it. Almost everything you would buy for a 350 will work on a 327. However if you have a small journal 327 then it's a little different. But not much. The first time I had this engine rebuilt it cost me about $1100. I had someone else do it and it came out with about 350-375 HP. I am going to do it this time and try to get the same numbers or more. So far in parts and machine work, I have about $300. That was to get the block tanked, bored, and honed, the crank turned and the cam bearings installed. I also had to buy new pistons, which you can get for about $120. All I need now is a bearing set, and a cam. I figure I can do it for around $700 without doing the heads. I am going to put Vortec heads on or aluminum ones. It will be cheaper than a crate motor. And it will be better than the standard "I got a 350 in my truck" line that everyone seems to have. Like a 350 is some sort of godsent engine. I say keep the 327 and build it up. If you do some shopping, you could come close to your $500 limit.

By the way, that new 5.3L engine inthe new GM trucks is just a newer design 327... Just something to think about.

jmanz69