427?

[Old Man]

Hi guys,

Newbie here. I have a 69 Camaro SB SS clone and have been thinking about putting a 427 in it. Can someone please tell me where I can find build specs and part numbers for a 427? Which engine books to buy, web sites to go to? I need to educate myself on the 427 before I make the leap. The pic below is my 69. Thanks guys

[Nova Jed]

There are a few Camaro books out there at Borders or Barnes and Noble. One in particular is Chevrolet by the Numbers by Alan Colvin. Should get you started on what to look for.

[Old Man]

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There are a few Camaro books out there at Borders or Barnes and Noble. One in particular is Chevrolet by the Numbers by Alan Colvin. Should get you started on what to look for.

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The books-a-million by me doesn't have it but I just saw a new B&N by the house I'll have to go have a look. Thanks

[Nova Jed]

If you have any resto Catalogues, they have a lot of (car) specific info in them, including books. Most of the time, local book stores can get those books for you as well. Date code and specific numbers on blocks and parts can get a bit costly if the car is not original. But that depends on what you plan on doing with the car. A big block 454 crate motor is just as effective dressed up to look like a 427 as a real 427 itself. IMO, if the car is going to be a driver, take a 454 and dress it up to look like a 427. It will still give you a 425hp big block with out the dent in the piggy bank! Beautiful Camaro by the way and Welcome to the site!

[HiHorse]

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Hi guys,

Newbie here. I have a 69 Camaro SB SS clone and have been thinking about putting a 427 in it. Can someone please tell me where I can find build specs and part numbers for a 427? Which engine books to buy, web sites to go to? I need to educate myself on the 427 before I make the leap. The pic below is my 69. Thanks guys



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Original 427's are dime a dozen, don't settle for a suburban block with a 366 crank.

[427.060]

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Original 427's are dime a dozen, don't settle for a suburban block with a 366 crank.

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Real 427s are not rare by any means but "a dime a dozen"? If you find a complete rebuildable 427 for under $2500 you've done good.
James

[Old Man]

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Original 427's are dime a dozen, don't settle for a suburban block with a 366 crank.

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Real 427s are not rare by any means but "a dime a dozen"? If you find a complete rebuildable 427 for under $2500 you've done good.
James

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I'm going to buy the books and educate myself. If I were to find an engine that was supposed to be an original 427 how could verify that it is infact a true 427? Never thought about trying to find an original motor, I thought I'd just buy the correct parts and assemble it. $2,500.00 sounds pretty good for a 427 to me.

[Unreal]

Beware of 427 tall blocks, found on some larger trucks. Passenger intakes will not fit without spacers on the intake.

The 512 block was available in both 2 bolt and 4 bolt versions. If you find a full motor, great, but if you are doing a 427/425 COPO look-a-like, then you'll be changing heads, intake, carb anyway, so a block only would be a good starting point.

[wrench]

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Hi guys,

Newbie here. I have a 69 Camaro SB SS clone and have been thinking about putting a 427 in it. Can someone please tell me where I can find build specs and part numbers for a 427? Which engine books to buy, web sites to go to? I need to educate myself on the 427 before I make the leap. The pic below is my 69. Thanks guys
build your own home grown version. 454 block 396 crank 427 piston mine made 622 hp on dyno.


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[PeteLeathersac]

Sweet piece!.

You'd be best to first check in on member 427King.. From basic 427's to an original MN Copo engine, he's often got more than a few available..

Here's a link to one of last weeks ads..

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat...true#Post303781

Good luck!

~ Pete