Re: 53 327 engine

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2015/2/20 9:24:17

The 327 in either of it's configurations (5 or 5 main bearing) is a fine engine, no weak points. When the 282 was replaced for the 22nd series, all 3 engines (the 288 and 327 were new designs, the 356 was a carryover) were given a common bore of 3.5 inches, thus the 282 became 288, and 1/2 inch more stroke gave the 327. The 356 was dropped (in cars) at the end of the 23rd series and replaced with a 9-main bearing version of the 327. Check the motor # to see if the one you're looking at is a 5 or 9-main bearing version.