large journal 327?

[gonefishin]

ok so as i am collecting parts for my 383 build which i still have about a $1000 more to come up with for the crank and machine work and a few other odds and ends i may have found a good running 327 large journal thats .060 over with flat tops for a good price... all i would have to do is throw my cam in it stick my afr's on top and go. i could then slowly build my 383 without being so strapped for cash.

what flywheel would i use for a 12 inch clutch? would a 350 flywheel for a sm465 work?

is there anything else that i would have a problem with other than a lack of cubes?

 

[super k]

With a nicely built 327 you won't notice a lack of cubes. They are a strong good running motor. You'll notice a lack of stroke compared to a 383,just like with a 350. They like to rev and you just use a different technique. That '68 327 uses the same flywheel as any small block built since. Large journal means it's the first of the standard size used in all 350s and up. Prior to the last 327s,all small blocks used a smaller journal crank. So,they were technically 1st generation and the large journal 327 and 350/400s were 2nd generation. If you have a 010 block it is higher nickle and the same block used in the Z/28s (302) and '68 Camaro SS350 (350hp). I have one "built" and ready for my little '67 GMC shortbed C1500 hot rod. Great motors! You'll have no problem selling that once you finish building the 383

 

[chulisohombre]

Good lil engine there. Will like to rev up quick and will last along time. Mine had three burnt valves and still would go 120 in my 67 impala. 12 inch clutch and flywheel will fit good. What I got in mine and grabs good with my 465.

 

[byggyns]

Once you go up to the 383 crank, you will need a new flywheel. The 383/400 use an externally balanced crank, so flywheel and balancer are different than the 350,327, 305, etc. which are internally balanced.

I think you will really like the 327. They rev higher and have really snappy throttle response. I'd certainly rather have one of those than the stock 305 my Blazer has now.

 

[gonefishin]

Well I worked out a deal with him great guy to deal with I am building him a 383 stroker for his chevelle and I pulled the 327 from his car he said it has about 20,000 miles since the rebuild all I need is my heads new cam and oil pan and pump. Has hyp. Flat tops, arp rod bolts, but cast crank I think its going to work out good and I got it for $200

 

[76zimmer]

stole it!

I love my 327's I've had in cars...and those were with just the iron double hump heads, not AFR's.

 

[63chevyll]

Wow what a deal. Pick that baby up