new engine question

[madmanthomas]

I have a 67 vette with a stock 327. I have every intention of keeping the original 327, but want to increase the "fun factor" of the car. Therefore, we are going to purchase a block and upgrade the parts and install it and enjoy it. So here are a few questions.

1. Would it be better to go with a 350 or 327?
2. Would a 2-bolt or 4-bolt main be better?
3. Should I upgrade the transmission with a 5th gear overdrive?
4. Will the stock wheels handle the new power?

Thanks for your help and oh yeah, if you can think of anything else that I might be forgetting let me know.

Tom

[RevXtreme 1]

Originally Posted by madmanthomas

I have a 67 vette with a stock 327. I have every intention of keeping the original 327, but want to increase the "fun factor" of the car. Therefore, we are going to purchase a block and upgrade the parts and install it and enjoy it. So here are a few questions.

1. Would it be better to go with a 350 or 327?
2. Would a 2-bolt or 4-bolt main be better?
3. Should I upgrade the transmission with a 5th gear overdrive?
4. Will the stock wheels handle the new power?

Thanks for your help and oh yeah, if you can think of anything else that I might be forgetting let me know.

Tom

350.
4 bolt.
your choice....but it will involve a $4500 conversion. The shifter will even be in the same spot, nice package. Were doing one now if you stop in to see.
We have several small blocks from mild to wild in the shop now for sale.
Heres one carb to pan for $1500!:

[Kap142]

Go see Tarcy at RevXtreme, none finer, quality dude, great shop!

[C5Rick]

Originally Posted by Kap142

Go see Tarcy at RevXtreme, none finer, quality dude, great shop!

I'm going to see him on Friday

[98 softtail]

Originally Posted by Kap142

Go see Tarcy at RevXtreme, none finer, quality dude, great shop!

I would agree, the 350 would give you an almost unlimited number of upgrades available. Power and Appearance.

[98 softtail]

Originally Posted by C5Rick

I'm going to see him on Friday

Rick, what are you having done?

[98 softtail]

Originally Posted by Kap142

Go see Tarcy at RevXtreme, none finer, quality dude, great shop!

KAP, I thought you were in the Keys?

[Shadow]

I agree. The 350 will be a great base to do just about anything you want/need to do

Definately go 4 bolt if you're going to the trouble to build

I'd upgrade the tranny as well.

[madmanthomas]

Thanks for the info. However, I am definitely interested in doing the work myself. With that in mind, if I go with a 4 bolt main 350, am I going to have to do a conversion kit? If so, is it readily available?

thanks again,

Tom

[Shadow]

Not sure what you mean by conversion?

Are you looking for mounts, trans adapter, wiring harness???