Technical The dreaded what's a 327 worth thread...

There only scarce for some people not .
It really AIN'T all that bad finding them .
Just had the boys tear down another
FREE 327 now if i could get a 283 free...lol

 

My 40 sports a .30 over 327
I actually won a new crate 350 and sold it to put in an interior.
My buddies asked Why?
I just said that 327 runs strong why mess with it.
Good luck with your find let us know how it flies.



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I had a 66 with the 300hp 2.02 heads. Had it up for sale for a couple of months and no takers for $400. In the end I traded it for a vintage Tunnel ram for my project.

 

My brother has a 327 hoard, some really nice engines in his collection. Of course he's had them forever and they were practically free at the time. Personally, only a '68ish large journal 327 would get my attention. Just my preference and also it has the PCV set up.

I did up a 350 I had laying around back in 2015 into 2016, the only things used were the block and crank, which needed a cut. If I had to do some engine shopping, I'd probably opt for a complete short block. The whole engine is good if you need peripherals like all the brackets and such. Always grab the starter even if for a core.

 

good thought about the peripherals Bob. matching pulleys and brackets have a value all their own. plus the "right" hardware, wire clamps etc....

 

I had a 327 . I spent over $500 on these heads to rebuild them, which included port-matching to the intake and mild porting.
Are they as good as new, aftermarket heads....probably not. Did I pay more for less horsepower, probably. But they are real-live, original Chevrolet 327 high-performance heads, with the correct camel-hump casting markings and no accessory holes. This completes the awesome vintage 327 I wanted. It runs great and I have no regrets.[/QUOTE] I did the same thing .. put it in my 34 pu . my engine 1962 vintage.

 

I did the same thing .. put it in my 34 pu . my engine 1962 vintage.[/QUOTE]
If you have something like that where the heads aren't cracked or otherwise problem children, by all means go for it. My brother has a 327/365 and the camel hump heads were part of that success story. The heads on my 350 were smoggers and had to go. The cost of fixing up a pair of 882 heads warranted a change to aftermarket aluminum heads.

 

I painstakingly hung onto everything that went with my '68 327 and used it on my current SBC build. I had everything, every nut bolt and washer saved.

 

Unless you can hear it run, hard to say what it's worth. basically a core. the more original stuff with it makes it worth more
I'm putting one together now, and it's hard finding original ( looking at least) parts for the "outside".
1968 was a LONG time ago! ( year I went in the ARMY)

 

I am putting together a 66 motor for my 62. Not matching numbers for sure but the casting numbers are correct. I paid $700 for the motor, std bore with intake and carb, transmission and torque converter. Not a "smoking" deal but it was complete. I have the old 327 short block on Craigslist for $200.
I hate those reproduction wire guides so I sandblasted some old ones and gave them a couple of coats of Plasti Dip. I think they look a lot better than the shiny, thin metal repops. So I am going to do the same for my OT Malibu.

 

I bought my 62, 327 from a friend that passed away wife for 300.00. No information on it at all. Just that I knew the guy and if he had it I just knew it was a good motor at least to rebuild. Turned out it had 461X heads and was in great shape with no cracks. Did a complete over haul with new pistons 30 over, valve job, new cam & lifters. Total cost to build right at 3 grand. It is one bad ass runner. Put it in my 32 Ford 3 window with a 5 speed and a quick change. I could not be more happy as this motor screams. Put over 13K on it the first year with no problems....Love them 327's

 

Here's an update. I still haven't seen the '65 motor my neighbor has, but I scored a '67 327 with '65 461 camel humps for $150 off of Craigslist. I've got the heads off, and everything looks ok so far. I still need to clean it all and check out the bottom end.



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Bumping this old thread up. After years of yearly visits a old hoarder has decided to let me start buying stuff from him.
There are over 100 283/327 engines sitting around.Most have sat outside and in Minnesota that means rain snow freeze thaw.Almost all have the air cleaners still on them.At $50 each I am tempted but dang,that's a lot of heavy work.
Over 100 Ford/Chrysler/Other Gm engines as well.
After reading this thread I'm not sure they are worth saving.Valve covers,brackets,461/2 heads and anything 4 barrel could sweeten the deal but it's still a ton of work not to mention cost to transport. 4 hour round trip.
They also changed the rules at my local scrap iron buyer.All engines must have the pan removed or 3 holes punched in pan to prove no oil left inside so that is a concern as far as just scrapping them.
I'll sit back and read the comments pro and con.

 

Man, @$50 a piece would be worth at least one trip to pick the cherries. Never know what you might find.

 

Oh man, at $50 a pop I might have to go and gamble $200 just to play around. Surely there's some gold among the stuck and cracked blocks.