Looking for engine builder recommendations

[sixfivepost]

I'm interested in having an LS 327 built for a 65 Chevelle with a nice cam and HP numbers around 400. Why not an LS1 you ask? Well, I'm looking at LS1s also, but would rather have a mean sounding cam and still be around 400 hp, not much over. I'm looking for a near-turn key engine with LS1-type intake, coil packs, etc.

Not everyone's cup of tea I know.

Anyway, I'd appreciate any recommendations for an engine builder that could put a package together for me.

[6D9 Matt]

Where are you located?

[sixfivepost]

Yeah, that would help. I'm in Maryland (Baltimore area).

If not local, I'll need to have it shipped.

[daytonayellaz]

I have a 08 5.3 all aluminum motor if that works for you? It has under 1000 miles! Beautiful engine... Has factory LS6 heads (243's) same as the LS2 heads. I could install a cam for you and a LS2 corvette intake manifold etc. Shoot me a email at daytonayellaz at yahoo . com if your interested. :cheers:

[sixfivepost]

Email sent!

[daytonayellaz]

Email sent!

Back at ya..:cheers:

[ajg87]

5.3's are 325ci

[sixfivepost]

I know. According to GMPP as well as Pace Performance, the LS 327 is a warmed up 5.3L with approximately 327 HP, not CI. What I was saying is that I'm essentially going to end up with an LS 327. I may end up with more HP than that though!!

From Pace Performance parts regarding the LS 327

What is the LS 327?

Description

A souped up 5.3 that is ready and willing to deliver

Continuing the tradition of great small-block V-8 engines, the 5.3L LS engine has been one of the most popular we've ever built. It's been installed in millions of GM-built pickups, work trucks, vans, and SUVs. But, leave it to the GM Performance Parts engineers to go one step further and upgrade the 5.3L LS. The result is a High Output 5.3 that is just as capable serving as a workhorse - it's just a little bit more fun.

We started with the base engine - the tough, proven, and dependable 5.3L engine. It's the same long-lived production engine that you'll find in our award winning full-sized truck and SUV line. The stock 5.3 offers a dependable 295 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft of torque from the 96mm bore by 92mm stroke engine design.

What makes our 5.3 High Output crate engine so special is that our engineers added a GM Performance Parts custom cam and Grafal-coated pistons. With these simple upgrades, the 5.3 HO kicks out 327 horsepower and 347 lb.-ft of torque. And, just like the stock 5.3, the 5.3 HO is capable of thousands of miles of dependable service while returning outstanding fuel mileage, thanks to the superior design of the LS Family of engines.