Re: 22 Series 327 in a 17 Series Super 8?

Posted by Jim On 2011/8/11 23:00:35

Gene, I am not sure what to say, other than a set of unfinished connecting rod bearings are $1200 dollars for a 320, excluding the cost of sizing and fitment. The other option is to do major modifications to the connecting rods and fit newer bearings. Ultimately, I could find no one to perform this task for me, and had to do it myself. It really sounds like you are on a very tight budget. Keep in mind that Kanter 288/327 Engine Overhaul Kits are $869-1229 (basic to deluxe). That's less than a set of unsized 320 rod bearings.

What ever direction you choose to go, I wish you all the best, but understand that with a cracked block, and likely needing total overhaul, it will likely run three to four times the price I am asking for a complete engine and seems like it could kill this project before it gets off the ground.