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I am going to build a nice quick street truck and i wanted to know opinions
on the 327 vs the 350. The most i will be towing is a tent trailer or a bed
full of wood, i drive quite frequently so something a little more fuel
efficient would be nice.
to my understanding the 327 is quicker in the low end but doesnt have much
for power on the highway, where the 350 is slowing down low but flies on
the highway.
is it worth doing a cheaper 327 (or rebuilding one) to replace my 350? or
should i just continue with the 350?
cowman85
Personally I'd say stick with the 350. The 327 won't give you a noticable
difference in fuel economy and from what I've seen, the 350 has a bigger
aftermarket for performance parts.
Satty101
I also agree that the 350 would be a better choice. Parts for both are
readily available.... but the best route I've seen is to buy an assembled
create engine... each are designed with specific tasks in mind and you know
ahead of time the output. Also the prices are so economical, that it is
nearly impossible to build one cheaper yourself.
corbett_auto
Shit, being out of e-town, i'm suprised you're not cranking a 7.3 or 6.4
powerstroke, jacked-up and blowing black smoke up and down white mud
ave!
That said, stick to the 350. With the economy tanking, but alberta + sask
staying ahead of the bullshit, you can easily afford to put wrench time and
parts into it, and as noted, the fuel economy difference is negligible, and
at the prices we're paying, affordable!
dodgerforlife
