Re: 356 Crank in 327/359

Posted by Tim Cole On 2011/8/15 19:46:57

Dear John:

Lengthening stroke to increase horsepower is highly asymptotic. In the 359 they were claiming almost as much torque as the V-12 and 37 more horsepower. However, the long stroke limits how fast the motor can spin.

Perhaps a better route might be to start with the 288 and hang a supercharger on it. Given it is less undersquare it might be able to spin fast enough to handle the blower.
The ignition system would also have to be highly modified to produce over 35kv in firing line required by the blower.

I'm not much of a hot rodder and am not a student on cams, but I do know that the more stuff you can cram into a cylinder the more power.

This might be a faster way to turn cash into smoke.

I like the 327 motor and think it is under appreciated due to Ultramatic. Without OEM pistons, new carburation, etal, I don't think it is possible to rebuild them to original horsepower.