c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

[Bernard B.]

Is there a big difference in performance between the 350 hp and the 365 hp 327 cu in C2 engine ?

[William C.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

Not with the mufflers on...

[Lynn H.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

Bernard,
As bill stated, not a much difference in street applications. I believe the L79 (350hp) had slightly higher torque at a little lower RPM. The major difference was the dependability with less maintenance (hydraulic lifters) with the 350 horsepower motor. I think the 350 hp midyear cars are very desirable today.
Lynn

[Jimmy G.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

I agree 350 is much better I have had both and prefer 350 HP. Runs a long time with little work. 365 HP engines need constant tinkering

[Patrick T.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

I have an L-79 350 hp engine and recently adjusted the hydraulic lifters according to the '67 shop manual. I followed the directions to the letter. About how often should hydraulic lifters be adjusted? Thanks, PT

[Rich P.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

Boy I don't know about you guys but when you get above 6 grand on the L-76 it just puts a big smile on my face as well as planting my backside in the seat. I think a L-79 is one of the best drivers but if you like winding a motor over redline then go for the L-76.

(DISCLAIMER::: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME AS AN ORIGINAL MOTOR L-76 IS HARD TO COME BY)

Seriously would you rather have a 70 camaro with a plane jane 350 or a Z-28 with a L-T1.

I'm just of the old addage bigger or more is better.

Rich

[Lynn H.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

I have an L-79 350 hp engine and recently adjusted the hydraulic lifters according to the '67 shop manual. I followed the directions to the letter. About how often should hydraulic lifters be adjusted? Thanks, PT

Typically, once hydraulic lifters are adjusted properly, you should never have to adjust them unless you have a valve train problem that need to be addressed (or engine rebuild). And Rich, you are absolutely correct that there is nothing better than the sweet sound and power of the solid lifter small blocks (unless you have a solid lifter big block), but for overall drive ability I gotta go with the hydraulic lifters.
Lynn

[Timothy B.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

Take that 350hp car with 370 rear and put a wide ratio trans and that's a great street machine.

[Michael M.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

This question is definitely a personal preference. If you do not mind adjusting valves and you like the higher rpm range then the 365 hp engine is for you. If you do not like to adjust valves and not a high rpm guy then the 350 hp engine is for you. To me a solid lifter engine with 4:11 gears and a close ratio trans is the way to fly.

[Stuart F.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

Then there is an L-76 with close ratio and 3.36 (or 3.08) final (oh, did I mention mine is a 340 hp 63). I can't begin to tell you how many 64 -67's it has put away. Talk about high winding!

Stu Fox

[Ed D.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

Had a new 67 L79 with a wide 4 speed and 3.36 rear, that had a timing problem and needed a valve job at 50,000 miles. Did the valve job and put in the 365 cam with a set of headers and original exhuast. The L79 I dont think ever ran to capacity due to the timing issue, but the 365 would put you back in your seat a 6000rpm and go all the way to 7000rpm. The L79 cam would loose power at about 5600rpm and be all done at 5800rpm.
I use to check the lash on the solid lifter once a year and very seldom would any of the lifters need lash adjustment. I ran that car with the solids till 1972, getting 15-17 mpg on the highway and putting 118,000 miles on the odometer. I traded it in on the 72 that I still own.
My vote would be the 365.
Ed

[Bernard B.]

Re: NCRS convention in Charlotte

This will be my first convention.

Any recommendations for making the most out of it.

My objective is to learn as much about the C2 corvette (350hp and 365hp)

I will be buying my forst C2 next year.

I want to make sure about autheticity.

I would like test drive.

Thanks

Bernard

[Jack P.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

Take that 350hp car with 370 rear and put a wide ratio trans and that's a great street machine.

I hope it will also be a great 48 state trip machine. L79 wide ratio 4 speed, and a 3.70 rear. What makes it better is cruise control, which I added for my trip.


Jack

[Joe C.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

Vintage Corvettes were race cars, not boulevard cruisers.

[Jim R.]

Re: c2 327 - 350 hp or 365 hp for maximum performance

I guess i agree with everyone ,i have owned one 350 and one 365 and i have been in the mood for both of them as far as the manners of the engine and love them both, can't go wrong 350 or 365 just depends on where you want the power that day...... =