Mycarispurty Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 So I know these Vettes were made back in the day with different types of fuel, so is it safe to run a 365hp 327 on today's 93 pump gas? The motor as far as I know has an original cam and all that, but will have a Performer RPM Air Gap intake and Holley 750cfm Street Avenger more than likely as the current owner of the engine has it in an old C10 with the stock truck 2 barrel intake and carb on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 How is it running in the truck? What are the stampings on the block, right above the pass side waterpump bolts? jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycarispurty Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I don't know if the guy's had it running in the truck or whatever. It's setting back in the woods. Haven't got the #s yet. It was set back in the woods and a lot of thorny plants around it. I'm going to wait until he pulls the truck out some and we can get a look at it in the clearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 if its been sitting un-cared for, dissassemble it and refresh it before attempting to run it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycarispurty Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 It's only been a year since he's run it. But he stole the fuel pump and a couple plug wires, so I'm going to borrow a pump and a couple wires for a fire up test before I buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravRMK Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 If the heads are stock, and haven't had the valve seats replaced, you will either have to replace them with hardened seats, or add a lead substitute to the fuel everytime you fill up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 750 cfm seems a bit much for a 327 only making 365hp, or is that just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I would past on the 327. get a newly rebuilt 350 with flat top pistons then add a set of 200cc dart iron eagle heads and a compcam 292H cam and make 450hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycarispurty Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Not all of us can dream and spend a ton of money Pyro. I'd still rather have a comparable 327 than a 350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 You story reminds me of when I tried to save money by buying an "old 327" and ending up spending more money. The chances that engine is any good is slim. A 350 will always make more power than a 327 when build the same way. If you rather make less power then you are getting the right engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycarispurty Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 I don't care about a 350 having more cubes and can make more power, I like the 327s. I've always liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Well then it sounds perfect for you. Hope you have better luck than I typically have with "used engines". Seems I always get the guys who swear they run great then only to find out the cylinders are worn and the heads are cracked. End up getting a block and some tin at an expensive price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Yes, that magic 3.25 inch stroke can do wonders IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I would do a lot more research on that 327 before plunking any money down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycarispurty Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Well I might pass on this one. He said he put a fuel pump on it it today and replaced the plug wires that were taken off. He ran the fuel line into a gas can and couldn't get it to fire. He said it cranked over just fine but wouldn't actually fire. We're going to pull it anyways and check a few things on it. I'm going to pull the oil pan to inspect the bottom end of the motor, and if it looks good under there, I might buy it whether we can get it to fire or not. If it looks good in the actual internals, then it should just be something simple, like maybe it has bad plugs, or a bad cap on the distributor, or some of the wires are just shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 If it is the real deal then buy it anyway, it's worth alot more to a guy restoring a chevy than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I agree with Doc. Nice early 1st gens are getting harder to find, it could be a good buy. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filmjay Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 As long as the block is good, I'd grab it. It could be a GREAT engine-building practice motor. ...and if you don't, let me know. I'm not far from you and might be able to do something with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Make sure it is what he says it is before you buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Sorry, I focused on the issue of you possibly being swindled and failed to address the question about whether it will run on 93 pump gas. I don't think it will run well at all on 93 octane. Lack of hardened valve seats aside, the engine (if actually an L76) is running at an 11:1 compression ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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