Re: 356 & 359 info and choices.

Posted by Scienceaddict On 2022/7/17 15:40:41

Good to know about the weight, I understand both of these engines are much heavier than the 288, so it might make the changes I'll need in the front less. as far as carburation goes, I have a 500 holly and several quadrajets that I'm sure I can make either engine run with. Eventually, I'll make custom intake and exhaust manifolds.

As far as adapting goes, I'm sure it's been done, but I haven't found someone who has to know exactly what to do. I know Packard sold a kit to put 9mb 327s in when replacement 356s ran out, and afaik the 359 is identical to the 327 in regards to trans attachment. I can't find a good description of what that kit or process was though, there was just a list of part numbers with brief descriptions.