Just starting to scope out and budget an engine rebuild for my '65 Chevelle convertible. Engine is a bone stock "66 327-250hp with the exception of an Edelbrock EPS manifold, Edelbrock 600 cfm carb and Mallory HEI. Now, I am going to rebuild this winter and here is what I am thinking....

Stock Crank
Keith Black Silvolite Flat Top Pistons (9.5:1)
Stock Connecting Rods
Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads (#60899), 64cc, Straight Plugs
Comp Cams XE268H Camshaft (224/230@.050, .477/.480)
Re-use Performer EPS
Re-use Edelbrock Crab
Re-use Mallory HEI
ARP Bolts
1 5/8" Heddmen Headers

Any body have any comments on the setup...anything I missed or should look at as an alternate? This is my first total rebuild so I would like to hear any input you guys might have.

Good Double roller timing set, Melling 55A pump.

Hey love the 327,ive got one in my chevelle.I have jus installed the cam you said and i love it in the car but it would help to have a small stall conv,All the other stuff sounds good to me but i am by no means a expert so if any one else give you diffrent advise please take it.In my moter the cam pulles good all the way through its RPM range.Good luck with it

that would be a good set up. i had a 65 chevelle with a 327 that ran very hard. it had the k.b 10.5 to 1 pistons, ported,polished and flowed fuelies, edelbrock scorpion intake, 750 holley and a custom ground schnider solid cam. it was a automatic with a 3,000 stall. the best the car ran was 12.18@114mph but that was with 4.56 gears and 26x8 slicks. it was my only car too. the 327 has always been my favorite small block and i`m considering building a 12.5 to 1 327 for my 70 chevy p/u. it`s alot heavier than a chevelle but should run low 12`s. good luck with the motor, sounds like a good one.

So..do you think I am OK withstock connecting rods..or should I upgrade?

How do I know what size main/rod journal I have....block is 64-67 (#3858180)

your rods should be ok. just use arp bolts. you have a small journal 327 so if you change rods, you need small journal rods.

12 seconds with a 327 in a velle is bad motor. NIce job man-

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thanks. it would have been faster with a higher stall. it would only footbrake to 2,000rpm. the motor did`nt start pulling hard till about 3,500rpm. if it could launch at 4,000rpm, i think it would have run high 11`s.

i'm considering the same thing, i have a 327 in my impala. how many horses do you figure you will get with this setup? i was looking to get around 375hp. maybe i will use the same setup,although my car is a bit heavier than yours i think i would be happy with high 13's i'm not planning on racing just a lot of cruising with the occasional heavy foot. good luck

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that sounds really interesting. i'll look into them. thanks for the tip.

STOCK RODS
at the end of article drop down to pink rod myth
www.chevyhiperformance.com/techarticles/74038

Thanks for the input..one more ?

When do you use pressed or bushed pins?

Not sure why the option on new rods?

Just something I would do: Run the Performer RPM cam with the Performer RPM heads.

loose the pistons
go with TRW forged
the kieth black are junk
as for the rod go with gm X rods for further mods if you like
think about getting a set of splayed man caps as well
worth there wiegt in gold
and lets not forget the Z GATE rings no gap no blow by and no ring filling
as for the cam go with the rpm grind solid cam
and a set of roller rockers and a rpm spring kit to
match port to gakets and intake
dont exceed 6000 rpm to keep it safe
good luck
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