which is a better engine for building horsepower a chevy 350 or a 327?

Question

what would you build

Answer 1

take the 350 block have some work done to it use a 400 crank have some work done to the crank punch it .030 over get yourself a radical cam a 650 to 750 max cfm carburetor 4 barrel get yourself some larger heads and bigger valves a hi rise intake and you got yourself the baddest small block you can build this my friend is what you call the 383 STROKER tell everyone it is a 283 and have fun beating up all other small blocks and even big blocks assuming you have the proper trans and rear ........Chirs

Answer 2

There is no replacement for displacement is the old adage, but in this case, go with the 350 since most hot rod parts are designed and tested for it, because its the most popular. I would only go with the 327 if it was the original engine in a car of collector value. Good luck.

Answer 3

There's no substitute for cubic inches, the 350 is the way to go if you don't want to build a big block.

Answer 4

Build the 350 or course. Engines that are more popular are cheaper to build and fix. Of course, the bigger the engine the more HP you can get out of it. But if you do, be smart and get the Haynes book on the the engine if you are not too familiar with the engine.

Answer 5

The 350 would be better for horsepower.
there is no substitute for cubic inch.
Plus the 350 is easier to find used parts for.

Answer 6

It depends on what your ultimate goal is.. but there is an old saying... " There is no replacement for displacement" and it's true to an extent. The bigger the displacement, the more fuel you can potentially burn and the bigger your potential to make power will be. There are obviously many other variables such as the design of the engine, the length of the stroke, the fuel delivery process, the strength of the internal components, etc.

Answer 7

more = better
go with the 350.

Answer 8

350 all the way