Re: 327 L8 dual intake manifold ?

Posted by Ross On 2013/2/13 14:54:38

There was no 288 aluminum head that I have heard tell of. Fairly sure Edmonds sold one head which would fit 288, 327, 356. One would have to cc the thing and do a little calculation to find the actual compression ratio.

When I had the chance to examine one of those heads, I was surprised at the very plain combustion chamber shape. Particularly by the end of the flathead era the combustion chambers on Packards and others were highly finessed for turbulence and flow over the tops of the valves. My personal favorite when I have the option is to install a 54 327 head. It was the latest and best at the time and has profiles unlike any preceeding head. It is sadly lacking in gee whizz eye appeal, but you could always paint it matte aluminum and lie to the bystanders.

Most of the Packards I encounter would gain far more performance from a valve and ring job than from any cylinder head and carb combination.