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Originally Posted by YBNORML
Tom originally told me that the engine had been changed in 70'. But the receipts dispute that. No biggie. The engine appears to be a rebuilt 327. Although the engine runs like a clock, it is lacking in basic power, something that I feel is an issue for a daily driver in today's traffic. I'm not looking for a tire shredder, just something to drive safely and maybe even a bit of towing.
The trans is a powerglide with a 3:73 posi rear.
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That gear is perfect. A Th350 is a bolt in deal. Same length, shifter linkage is slightly different, you'd need the kick down cable bracket for the carb and to connect to carb. I performed this swap on my 67 Bel Air years ago, made a huge difference in drive-ability.
I hedging that your engine may be a 283. The 283's and 327's had the smaller 2G 2 barrel carbs on them. They act like a governor at higher RPM's. I built a 283 for my Bel Air back in the 80's. Thought I could get some great MPG numbers. 20 MPG was my best.
The block I.D. is behind the driver side head. That will tell you what you have.
I hope it's a 327, you could stroke it to a 383, nobody would know
I have other ideas...