11-18-2019, 12:41 AM | #1 |
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I have a old service replacement 327 small journal block I have been trying to unload.
Well I also have a 400 crank, and a bunch of other speed parts. So can I line bore a 327 small journal block to large journal? I know I can not turn the crank to small journal status. Just thought I could use what I have, and make it what I want. |
11-18-2019, 05:57 PM | #2 |
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You should be able to trade it for a newer block easily. I'd make a 302 out of it for my Camaro.
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11-18-2019, 06:03 PM | #3 |
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11-18-2019, 07:28 PM | #4 |
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Re list it with Al's idea and I'll bet it gets more attention.
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11-18-2019, 10:07 PM | #5 |
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nice built 302 GM engine in a nice little street machine to whoop on ford 302 units would be so fun .
i was in a friends 99 ls1 / 6 speed camaro and passed a friend in his TRUE Z/28 302 car and he whooped my arss with out even trying . . . .
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If in your 'other speed parts' you happen to have a 283 crank, you have the basics for a 302. I have a set of forged 302 pistons and a forged 283 crank, but have not been able to find a reasonably priced SJ327 block. Everyone around here thinks they're made of gold.
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11-19-2019, 11:20 AM | #7 |
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I got the block with a project vehicle, and a TH700. Just the block.
Also the engine I am building is a for a poorly conceived truck to tow with that I want. In order to make the tunnel ram work I need some decent cubes, and the same helps with the towing part. So I will list it once again this week, and continue saving for the dart shp block. |
11-19-2019, 11:46 AM | #8 |
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Set up right I don’t think a tunnel ram needs lots of cubes.
Buddy of mine runs a hi-ram on his 327. Some good info on hotrodders about set ups. https://www.hotrodders.com/forum/cam-523737-3.html |
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I got the Holley Dominator tunnel ram with dual offset carbs. If I had a Wieland it would not be nearly as dependent on cubic inches to run decent. So I have to accommodate the best I can which is a great cam, and cubic inches to tame the beast the best I can. I will use dual Holley terminator tbi's to make it livable. |
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Gotcha!
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11-29-2019, 01:15 AM | #11 |
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I think some sbc bottom cylinders were not machined for the counterweights on the crank.IDK when they changed but someone here will know.
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11-29-2019, 10:29 AM | #12 |
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Its the same as a 350 block, and those weights clear. Won't have any issues with a 283 crank.
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12-07-2019, 02:22 PM | #13 |
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A small journal 327 and a 350 block are not the same
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The stroker cranks for small journals are $1500+ due to custom ordering, and as i was told needed to be forged. Called 2 different crank companies. Or roughly the same cost as a Dart shp block that fits what I have. I have a 350 i need to disassemble to see if it any good, but older blocks for my intended purpose are a touch on the weak side. Where the shp is perfectly happy. Plus has priority oiling, and a couple of other nice features. The truck I build this for is not intended to be practical, but be able to do some practical stuff. |
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I would not run a tunnel ram for this application at all. Completely the wrong application. Eagle use to make a crank bit it wasn't even $1000. Bit again, I wouldn't use that block for a 383 build. You don't need to have forged cranks and high dollar parts for a build like this. Sounds to me like the shops you have been talking to are more interested in taking your money than actually working with you to build something that is suited to how the truck will be used. I've been doing this a long time and far too often I see guys who are not very knowledgeable listening to the wrong folks and throwing away good money.
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Used to is the operative word. There is no more want, and they won't make the supply. I am a pretty Big LT1 350 fan, but they only have one carb manifold. I would prefer to put the tunnel ram on that engine, but the cost is pretty extreme if I can find someone willing to do it. |
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