Guys,
Not sure which forum to post this question to and I'm pretty sure its been asked before. I have a plain jane 67 numbers matching 327 coupe I want to restore and upgrade to a higher performance driver. Am I increasing or decreasing value by rebuilding and upgrading engine components like cam, heads, manifold, carb and rotating assembly versus replacing with original components and restoring?
THanks in advance for any advice.
SMiller

which 327 is it?

Steve, in my opinion an original block engine that has been 'freshened' for worn out parts, will not affect value at all. Valve seals, rings, bearings etc. all will wear out. So doing a mild 'refresh' would be normal. If you want more zing out of it, and you keep the original carb, intake, manifolds etc. that also will not affect the cars value since you have the original stuff yet. just my 2cents :thumbsup:

Steve, in my opinion an original block engine that has been 'freshened' for worn out parts, will not affect value at all. Valve seals, rings, bearings etc. all will wear out. So doing a mild 'refresh' would be normal. If you want more zing out of it, and you keep the original carb, intake, manifolds etc. that also will not affect the cars value since you have the original stuff yet. just my 2cents :thumbsup:
Agree. If you do mods and are concerned about retaining the car's value over time, just keep the originals.

You may want to think about just putting the original aside and build another engine.

You may want to think about just putting the original aside and build another engine.

My sentiments exactly! You never know when something inside will go South and destroy the original block.

I agree with wes and 'hunter. You mentioned buying cam, rotating assy, heads, intake, carb. Not much left but the block. Pick up a decent block and build a killer street mouse and save the original. If it needs to be refreshed, then you can work on that a little at the time while you are enjoying ruining a couple sets of tires with the new engine! The reason I ask about which 327 you have is only because I think that the 327/275 is a cool engine and I would definately keep it. jmo Kevin

I went the other way. The original 327 block is still between my vert's fenders doing what she was made to do. The only original parts left are the block, oil pump, oil pan, and fuel pump pushrod.

I did it that way for a lot of reasons. Staying with the devil I know was one, and ensuring there was never a question of the car's pedigree another. She looks like a 68 SS, but with a #'s matching EE code 327 under the hood, you know she wasn't built that way.

I have a matching #s sec rebuild now 40 over
The only issue is decking, and possible removal of the engine numbers.
I have changed and replace many compents from front seats, manifolds to worn out tie rod ends brake hoses and radio
EVERTHING is stored away in a in a large chest...except the seats...they dont fit in, so they sit in my office.
Had to get a independant valuation a few months back for insurance company.
Yep there was no diff as if things had been changed or not... thu they did insist on varifing all the stored parts.

I would just feel more at ease when doing a "Pro Stock" burn out if the original motor was tucked away. LOL.