Western, finding a 327 should not be very difficult, but finding a 275 HP will be. It is even hard to find any information on them. It sticks in my mind they were used in the 68/69 era and the large journal blocks and possibly in truck motors. I have gone back thru some of my literature and did not find what I was looking for. The more common models are the 250, 300, 350 and 375 HP models.(if you want to call the 350 and 375 common). The higher HP the more difficult to find)

The early 250 HP had the 4 barrel, but small heads. The 300 had the double hump heads, AFB 4 barrel, and 2.5 inch exhaust manifold dumps. The 350 Hp had the above, but more radical cam and solid lifters. The 375 had 350 stuff with 2 4 barrels. This is quick and dirty, hitting the high spots.

Trees

 

I've seen very few 327's around here in cen tex at all. I picked up the one I found pretty cheap. Cost me 250$ for a running one out of a 68 c20 pickup. Needs to be rebuilt but I've since got a 350 and am looking to get rid of the 327 but no luck :/ If you look hard enough you should be able to find one near you. I found mine in a place specializing in 96 and above trucks. You never know where you will find something. Good luck in your search.

Eric

 

Well here u go a 275HP 327


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2434178039&category=34202

 

Why a 327 Go with a winner a 350 You can buy any HP options. 327 is yesterdays engine

 

I ask this question as I have a line on one that has been sitting inside a house for over 15 years. It is a 275 HP and came out of a 1968 Impala. The motor has no internal noises but does burn a little oil. It is ready for a complete rebuild. It is complete from the air cleaner to pan. It comes with a Holley carb that was put on years ago. He wants $500 for it with a few extras. It also has the camel bump heads. I guess the price (cdn) is alright then. Just wasn't sure until I asked.

Edge_net..exactly why I want to go with yesterdays engines. A little nostalgia. You must be a youngin. lol

 

Trees my uncles L79 vette motor(350/327) had hydrualic lifters in it,you sure they had solids too and not just the big motor(375hp)??

 

Well western star I just checked out the numbers on the carb I had and it came on the 275 hp 327 motor. Didn't come with camel humps I think though. Will check on the casting numbers on the heads to check it out. I'd be more than happy to give you the engine for what I paid for it if you wanted instead of you having to spend 500 for it. Shipping would probably be the only problem though.

Eric

 

If you set on building a 327 I wouldn't waist my time and money chaising a 275 horse one just buy a 2 barrel 327 or any cheap 327 in good shape and rebuild it with either vortec heads and a good cam and you will be much farther ahead

 

I would just build one myself, get a 350 block and use a 307 crank, both common engines in the boneyards. if you find one from a out of town source, by the time you pay for it plus shipping, you`ll be money ahead by building one yourself. the L79 327 used a hydraulic cam, still avalible from crane. the original L84 375 horse and 360 horse 327`s used solid cams, they also made a 350 horse version of the L84 that used a solid cam according to my records, but don`t quote me on that.

 

Ya I know where you are coming from but there is something about the originals that I like. I grew up with the 327's and they are great small blocks. Even rebuilding it stock has value. If I wanted a motor to build up for power etc then a 350 makes sence. Personally I rather do up a 427.

 

Western, finding a 327 should not be very difficult, but finding a 275 HP will be. It is even hard to find any information on them. It sticks in my mind they were used in the 68/69 era and the large journal blocks and possibly in truck motors. I have gone back thru some of my literature and did not find what I was looking for. The more common models are the 250, 300, 350 and 375 HP models.(if you want to call the 350 and 375 common). The higher HP the more difficult to find)

The early 250 HP had the 4 barrel, but small heads. The 300 had the double hump heads, AFB 4 barrel, and 2.5 inch exhaust manifold dumps. The 350 Hp had the above, but more radical cam and solid lifters. The 375 had 350 stuff with 2 4 barrels. This is quick and dirty, hitting the high spots.

Trees

I put a want add in the news paper here in So. Calif. and got maybe 2-5 calls a week. I was looking for free ones. Got a running one for 50 dollars large journal 68 and then picked up a free short block rebuildable and then got a call for a 63 327 with the camel hump heads they still had the vette. $300. Just fired it up the other day good oil pressure clean inside engine and had 175 to 185 compression and sure runs beautiful . I am a happy camper. Good luck on your search. Ed ke6bnl

 

&8 Monte, when it comes to the Generation I small block Chevy, I would not bet on anything about what came with what, when it came out or what it came in. In the early days, special orders were the name of the game and if you could dream it up, you could almost get it. That is why even the experts will not say they are 100% sure of their info. We refer to the Vette motor a lot, when in-fact it could have been the same motor internally in a pickup or Biscayne. I suspect someone did not like the solid lifters and had them changed out in your Uncle's Vette, or it was a post 67 model.

Trees

 

Well I guess I lucked out. When I bought my coupe a 327 275 hp motor and 400 turbo came with it. I didn't know if it ran or not. I cleaned it up and after I got everything set up I fired it up and it runs great. I think I'm going to keep it.. It's pretty strong too. I think maybe a comp. extreme 262 cam will go in it after its painted and interior is done... .GlennK:thumbup:

 

Ed, Could I tell what HP it is from the casting or serial numbers on the motor? This one has never been touched and has the double hump heads on it. It has the ram horn exhaust and 4 barrel intake but the original carb was taken off years ago and replaced with a Holley. Everything else is stock. Sounds like this guy is willing to come down a little on the price and is throwing in a bunch of extra small block stuff with it. I have 2 ways to go with this motor. One....build it stock or build it up as a good street engine for a not yet decided project car. Lets just say I'm stuck on the good old runners (327)..:thumbup: