A friend has a Chevy 327 that I can get for a song and was wondering if anyone has put a 327 into a 60.
Would it be any different than doing a 350 swap?
Would it be any different than doing a 350 swap?
Build 327 into fj60
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Unless it has recently been rebuilt, a "song" should be about $100. It will need some going through, plan on that. The has the same bore as a 350, shorter stroke and therefore less torque.
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It's basically free. I just gotta buy lunch when I go pick it up.
Long story short it's in his parents garage and wants it to go to a good home.
I plan on fully rebuilding it and the powertrain before the swap.
Long story short it's in his parents garage and wants it to go to a good home.
I plan on fully rebuilding it and the powertrain before the swap.
327 will use the same accessories and be just about identical to the older 2 piece main GM 5.7. IF you looks around for any of the engine builds dealing with teh 5.7 engine...you will find plenty of info that applies to the 327.
I would check the cylinder heads to make sure they are setup for the more modern accessories (drilled and tapped bolt holes in the end), othewise you will have to go with the old school accessory drive.
I would check the cylinder heads to make sure they are setup for the more modern accessories (drilled and tapped bolt holes in the end), othewise you will have to go with the old school accessory drive.
Depending on year it may be missing some mount holes on the front for acceries. There was a long and a short water pump too. Early motors didn't have holes in the heads and long pumps also small main bearing journals. Great motor. Rev happy over a 350 and easy to make power. Look at vet cams from around 68 to easily puss 350hp.
327 is a 3.25" stroke, 350 is a 3.48" stroke. Both are a 4" bore. Small journal 327's have forged cranks and, at least used to, have a rabid following in the hot rod/drag race crowd. Could probably trade it for a later model 350 if you find the right guy.
I will be following this thread....i also have a 327 with the iron dual hump heads and a cam , from a 69impala ss laying around....was thinkn bout swappin it in one day but my 2f only has 165000 miles .....proly be a while!!!
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I live in IL so smog isn't an issue.
I understand a 327 doesn't make a ton of torque. I'm not looking to make truckasaurus just a canyonero
It's gotta be streetable.
Kinda thinking OME heavy lift and 33's plus gm powertrain but keep the Toyota axles.
I understand a 327 doesn't make a ton of torque. I'm not looking to make truckasaurus just a canyonero
It's gotta be streetable.Kinda thinking OME heavy lift and 33's plus gm powertrain but keep the Toyota axles.
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Unless it is free and you don't have to do any rebuild/refresh/update on it at all, I would not bother with a 327. Later model 350s are a dime a dozen, have some decent improvements to them, are easier to get accessories for and make as much and more power.
The 327 is not a bad motor at all. it is a good one. But it earned it rep a longtime ago. Things have changed and it has been left behind. Nothing really special about it these days. I have a couple here I'd give away to get out of the way.
Mark...
The 327 is not a bad motor at all. it is a good one. But it earned it rep a longtime ago. Things have changed and it has been left behind. Nothing really special about it these days. I have a couple here I'd give away to get out of the way.
Mark...
a 327 with 33's would make for a good mudder!!! gotta love those high revs you get from a 327
single belt accessory drive is a poor reason to disregard an older motor. There are about 500 conversions for older motors for a serpentine belt..
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The engine needs rebuilt but any long in the tooth 350 I would want to rebuild as well. To it's comparing apple's to apples. It's not that I'm against a 350 but I want a new or rebuildable engine and the price is right and the source reputable on the 327. Plus I would pick the parts and do the build myself. The engine is going to be part of a restoration.
I'm looking at either getting a new vehicle or restoring my 60 in about a year.
I'd rather restore the 60 and build a better truck than I can buy.
I'm looking at either getting a new vehicle or restoring my 60 in about a year.
I'd rather restore the 60 and build a better truck than I can buy.
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X2. I was hoping to stick with older technology anyway. Part of why I bought my 60 because I got sick of dealing with my jetta's electronic issues.
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a 327 with 33's would make for a good mudder!!! gotta love those high revs you get from a 327
Sweet! I didn't intend for it to be built into a mudder. But it's definitely a plus.
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Paps if you are in the rebuild market and want to have it done by a real pro in the 327 market Gary Duckworth in Maryville Illinois is amazing. He was been building race engines for 40 years and is a wealth of knowledge. Send me a PM and I'll get you his number.