Technical 283/327

Since both the 283 and then 327 were around into the 60's, I have a motor question. Can I use a 327 small journal block with a 283 small journal crank? (301)

 

Short answer... YES!!!

 

DO IT , DO IT , DO IT!!!!!!

 

Yep, as long as it's not a Rambler 327!

 

As has been said you can do it.

Pat

 

Yes!

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/how-to-build-a-301-chevy.615991/

There's lots of other info out there.

 

'Lil screamer material there!

 

You need to learn special driving techniques

From 1:25 on [damn it watch the whole lot]

 

^^^^ Where did the tach needle go?

Gary

 

This reminded me! I have that steel crank for you.

 

The shift light was like a strobe light at a disco

 

Holy shit…

 

Yep, have built at least 10 motors like that. Just sending one to Florida, as we speak.
All 265" and 283" crankshafts up to 1965 were forged steel and will take the high revs.
Back in the 60's, that combo was the hot ticket for street racers, as well as on the strip.
Cool build.

 

If you use a std 327 block with a 4” bore you will have Chevrolets 302. If you bore a 283 to 4” you will have the hot rodders 301.

 

That is a fantastic sounding Small Block! I love listening to Chevrolets like that. I wonder what the engine and camshaft specifications are to allow that kind of RPM?

 

I'm working on tearing a '64 283 apart and it has a cast crank. I believe cast cranks started in '64.

Gary

 

Got stuck at 10,000 rpm....

 

You're awesome Brother!!! I can't thank you enough!!!

 

Now you have to go to Lloyd fest

 

Then you would have to run a 250 crank but you would still have a 327.

 

He said he'd be here.

 

It left the chat and then came back!