Re: 359 Straight Eight Engine

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/12/15 14:25:59

Of the 359 engine, how does this compare to the 327? any major pros or cons?

Other than the obvious difference is displacement and power, the 327 9-main bearing engine is essentially the same as the 359. Only possible issue is that the 359 used an aluminum cylinder head which after all these years is prone to warping and cracking. But almost any of the cast iron heads will fit. I had a 359 (Patrician) as a nearly everyday car back in the 60s thru the early 80s. A fine car that gave well over 100,000 miles of reliable service.