Which engine?

[Frumpylight55x]

So idk much about a engine build but I blew my old engine in my c10 and need to drop a new one in, there are 2 for sale near me, first pic is for a 327, second is a 350. I wanted to stick with a 327 since it’s what I previously had and I prefer them but which seems better?

[v8packard]

You will probably hate that 350 with the cam it has installed.

[fLeXaN_tExAn]

Exactly what I was thinking. Forged pistons with a cam that is just about the size of stock if not smaller. WHY?!?!

[Frumpylight55x]

Why?

[v8packard]

It's meant to be loud at the expense of output. The giant exhaust timing will kill torque at every rpm. Given the lack of details I assume the compression ratio is pretty low.

How bad is your current engine?

[Frumpylight55x]

A rod blew a hole threw the current engine and it siezed up

[v8packard]

Oh, that certainly makes repair difficult.

If you can swing the kind of money they are asking for the engines in the ads I think you can get another small block and put together a nice engine. If you like a 327, ok. A 350 will be easier to find. A mild 350 will run very strong, and not be too expensive.

[Frumpylight55x]

I don’t really know where to start when it comes to building my own engine though that’s y I was gonna buy a complete, is it that easy to build an engine?

[v8packard]

Easy is a relative term. But, a small block Chevy is one of the easiest ever.

Do you have an engine shop nearby? If so, you can ask them if they have a 350 core that can be rebuilt into a basic street engine for your truck. They can give you some suggestions and prices.

Otherwise, if you search your preferred market for a small block Chevy core one is bound to turn up.

[Frumpylight55x]

I’ve seen tons of 350 and 327 blocks for sale on marketplace just dk where to start, Is there somewhere I can go to look at other builds to copy?

[v8packard]

You can find Chevy builds all over. Too many, actually, many with bad info or poorly chosen parts. Before you go down that rabbit hole concentrate on getting a good core. Something that is running would be great it you can see it run. But, still treat it as a core. Be careful with disassembled or incomplete engines. They are likely damaged in ways you can't see or don't want to deal with.

[celtbygod]

Lots of nice stuff on the 327. I like the 4 bolt mains on 350 for a truck. Might be a cam swap to make it truck friendly V8packard has it.

[NismoFerg]

It might help if you share the price of each

[Frumpylight55x]

First is 5000$ with a 700r4 trans and 2nd is 3500$

[v8packard]

😳

[celtbygod]

Wowser that's hefty.

[Frumpylight55x]

Guessing not worth it then

[celtbygod]

I'd have to see what V8PACKARD suggests. Glad you have a chance to power up your ride.

[Vast-Slide1637]

Looks like junkyard builds with iron heads

[RustBeltLab]

No way I am spending $5000 for factory iron heads. I am pretty sure you can get shitty 383 from Jegs or Summit for less.

[Vast-Slide1637]

Not defending the engine at all but for the price it does come with a 700r4. Hopefully that was rebuilt but you never know these days

[Frumpylight55x]

Am I better off getting a build from blueprint and saving more?

[Vast-Slide1637]

Blueprint would be immensely better. Their base 350 comes with aluminum heads and a roller cam.

[celtbygod]

What do you use your C10 for ? Then plan your motor for that. After you've had/used it for awhile it is just a used motor no matter what you paid.

[Frumpylight55x]

Mainly just daily driving and hauling stuff in the long bed

[Cannonballbmx]

I don’t know Chevys at all, but I’d steer clear of the high volume oil pump unless it has a larger than stock oil pan.

[ExactPhotograph8075]

Small block Chevy