What was the highest horsepower 327?
For 1965, Chevrolet introduced the L79 327. Rated at 350 horsepower with its four-barrel carb, it was the highest performance 327 available with a hydraulic roller cam.
Will 327 heads work on a 350?
Bill, 350 heads will work on your 327. Avoid 305 heads like the plague, though. You will want to find some with similar size combustion chamber and valve size/port size in order to keep at least the same power output your 327 had when new.
What are 461 heads?
The 461 head is more popularly referred to as the “Fuelie” head, because it was introduced as standard equipment on the 1962 327ci Corvette engine that was fed by a mechanical Rochester fuel-injection system. In some bench-racing circles, all double-hump heads are classified as Fuelie heads.
Does Chevy still make 327 engine?
The last 327 engine in production was in 1969 and it had a two-barrel carburetor, but by then the Chevy small-block was already on the market. The 327 Chevy engine is still being used today by many classic Chevy auto enthusiasts.
How much horsepower does a 327 have?
Despite being down on inches to the 350, the 327 Chevy still lays claim to the most powerful production conventional small-block ever produced, the L84. Rated at 375 hp, the fuel-injected 327 was a high-winding screamer, as satisfying to drive as any big-block.
Are Chevy 461 heads good?
The 461 heads were THE heads to have in the days prior to the aftermarket heads. They are good if you want to run a class where stock heads are required. With the advancements in casting and air flow research these heads have been eclipsed in today’s world. This aside, they are decent heads and still do a good job.
What is a 69 Chevy with a 396?
In all other years, a hardtop and convertible were the only body styles available, but in ’69, Chevrolet made the SS 396 an option package for the Chevelle (previously, the SS 396 was its own model) and allowed it to be ordered on the low-line 300 Deluxe Coupe (with B-pillar).