Technical 3/27 It's a day to celebrate Chevy's Mighty Mouse!

The exact date that the first 327 engine drew its first breath is uncertain, so we proclaim today, 3/27, as a day to CELEBRATE this milestone Corvette engine!

The 327 cu. in. V8 engine was introduced in the 1962 Corvette with a 4” bore and a 3.25” stroke. Originally known as the “Mighty Mouse” motor, after the popular 1960s cartoon character, the 327 eventually became known just as “Mouse.” Power ranged from 210 hp to 375 hp depending on the choice of carburetor or fuel injection, camshaft, cylinder heads, pistons and intake manifold.

The Most Powerful Small Block V8
For More Than 35 Years

In 1964, peak horsepower increased to 365 hp for the now dubbed L-76 version, and 375 hp for the fuel injected L-84 respectively, making the L-84 the most powerful naturally aspirated, single-cam, production small block V8 until the appearance of the 385 hp, 385 lb•ft Generation III LS6 in 2001.

Challenging The Big Blocks

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Hail Hail!
Unfortunately mine is sitting on an engine stand right now, waiting for another rebuild. I first rebuilt it with my Dad when I was 14. It was out of his 68 GMC. Put it in my 68 chevy and promptly was without a license for a bit (wink wink). Looking for some good heads for it and will see if I can keep my foot out of it this time reliving the days of being young.

 

I'm in! Got one under the hood of my 56' Bel-Air!

 

Though, outside the purview of the HAMB, the L76 engine code was later revived for the 6.0L (364ci) Gen IV small-block, offering 361hp to the Pontiac G8 GT in 2008.

Hard not to love the small-block in all it's wondrous flavors, except the 305.

 

3-27 is a big day for me. My dad and I built a 327 for his 55. Fought that stupid thing for years and couldn't get it right. Ended up putting in something else. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with brain cancer. After a short 5 month fight, he passed away. Guess what day he died on? Yup. 3-27. I took our old motor to someone that knows what they're doing and it's now in my 54 chevy running like a champ.

Happy 3-27 pops!

 

Gotta love the 327,,HRP

 

I have one in my 56 Chevy Bel Air, 11:1 cr pop ups, camel humps , headers and a 234*/244* @.050 cam.. That thing revs like there is no tomorrow. Best engine i ever built, although it was my first

 

I always think that too. Yesterday was the Pontiac boys day.
Next month is Big Block month.

 

I'm a fan.

 

Mine's running sweet in my '64 vette.

 

Arguably, Chevy's best work.

 

I loves me some 327!


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tne only mistake mr. duntov made was dist. placement
sadsack

 

Mine is waiting for a good home. Good call, Voodoo-I thought the same thing about today.

 

I wish I new how to draw a bowtie on the computer, as I do on every check and dated piece of paper today!

 

You can use mspaint to draw one

 

My "fourspeedwagon" sports a rumpty-rump 327. Love to spin that thing up and pull the gears.

 

Going to start building one this summer and sticking it in my 61!

 

Love the 327's and oddly enough it's my wife's birthday! Easy to remember for my future senile years!!!


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My favorite small block--love them small journal 327's-doing one now.

 

I've got a '62 327 on my engine stand waiting to go into a '55 Del Rey. The best GM made!!!!

 

It is my wifes birthday too! I am a 327 lover. Have a small journal for my 57 wagon and a 68 large journal for my 56 sedan.

 

As long as we're talking wifes birthdays- anybody wanna come celebrate my wifes? 4-20? ;0

 

My 327 mighty mouse in /31 ford sedan many parts has for 30 years tim warden

 

327 with a 283 crank

 

Years ago I bought a one owner SS Impala 327 equipped. For being a Large Body SS it could really crank up the RPM's. My youngest daughter was born 3/27 and she named the Old Car Sammy Super Sport.............. I would like to find a 327 in my area to put in to my 36 Chevy Standard Coach................Jeff

 

Long live the Mouse Motor.

 

WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY back when,I had a 327 and Muncie 4 speed in a 53 Stude.It got killed be an idiot that ran a stop sign.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

I'll bring the Doritos!!!


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That brings back memories! When the gas was good, and the cars were bad. Had a 327, 283 crank, double humps, M-21 with a Hurst Vertical gate,12.5:1 on Sunoco 260........ahhhh!!-MIKE