ok, i'v been planing a built 350, but i dont have the cash for AFR heads. so iv been looking for something a bit cheaper. i can get a 327 or 400 w/ vortec heads kinda cheap.
so which would be better for a 3rd gen w/ 3.42 and a 2500-2800rpm stall.

p.s
eather of the two is a shortblock.
so i pick the cam and etc

p.s II
i need to beat a 12.6 sec 4th gen and a 91 mustang w/ GT-40P crate and stick(has not been to track since the crate was installed).

tia,
RS

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1992 Camaro RS 25th anniversary edition Adopted Feb,14 2000

Mods:
14x3 Open element w/ K&N filter, MSD 6a, MSD GM blaster Coil ,MSD 8.5 SC wires, AFPR,Fuel Pressure gauge(60Psi max), 3-Row Al rad. , 180* t-stat, Hooker 1 5/8 headers, 3" Catco cat, 3" Hooker Aero Chamber cat-back, "Ultimate TBI" mods

[This message has been edited by UnderDogRS (edited November 30, 2000).]

 

Man, I love 327's, but since budget seems to be a factor for you, it would be much easier to do with a 400. But, you're still going to be stretched to knock down 12.5's.

The 400 would prefer larger primary headers than what you have. You will probably have to do something to improve traction to get its torque down to the pavement as well.

What are you doing for induction with these Vortec heads? Your current TBI manifold will not work.

P.S.: Email me so I can tell you where to ship that 327 shortblock.

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82 Berlinetta, orig V-6 car, now w/86 LG4/TH700R. 2.73 unlimited slip. Cat-back from '91 GTA, Accel HEI SuperCoil. AMSOIL syn lubes bumper-to-bumper. Daily driver, work-in-progress (LB9 w/ZZ3 cam, TBD heads, exhaust, paint, etc.).
57 Bel Air, my 1st car. 0.030 over 396, Weiand Action+, Edelbrock 1901 Q-Jet, Jacobs Omnipack, 1-3/4" headers, TH400 w/TCI Sat Night Special conv & shift kit, 3.08 10-bolt, AMSOIL syn lubes bumper-to-bumper. Best 15.1 @ 5800' Bandimere. Daily driver while Camaro was being put together.

 

We run very good times with 400 small blocks and nitrous oxide. You could easily knock back a 12.6 second car.

 

make sure to have some sticky tires!

 

i'd go with the 327, i love them engines. my first car was a 66 chevyII w a L79. i have a 335 (327 +.060) in my old car.

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duh the 400. if you go with the 327 shoot me an email...ill take the 400

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Rick
90 Camaro RS 305 TBI
400 small block, Hooker 1 3/4 super comp long tubes, Random Tech Cat, Hooker aero chamber cat back on the way!!
TH700-R4 with Trans-Go shift kit
MacEwen Motorsports White Gauge Overlays
K&N Filter Charger (wooohooo)
GTS Headlight and Taillight covers
5% Limo Tint all around
Classic White Chevy Bowtie sticker on rear window
www.geocities.com/esvalenz

Man if my camaro were a rice-rocket all those mods would give me what...easily 50-60 hp!!!

 

I can think of 73 reasons to chose the 400 over the 327.

 

looks like the 400 is the right one 4 me. (wink)

 

"There is no replacement for displacement"

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1983 Pontiac Firebird SE
LG4-Based Chevy 400
700R4 Tansmission
Modified 4 Barrel Q-Jet Carb
Accel Super Stock 8mm Wires
Edelbrock Pro-Flo Air Cleaner
3.23 Posi Rear
14X7" Cragar SS/T Wheels
35X4 CD/AM/FM Head Unit
100WX2 Amp
2 Pioneer 12" Subs in Custom Box
Third Gen Performance

 

Ward said it