First of all this is my first post ever on this forum. Looks like there is a ton of info on everything. A few months ago I picked up a 1956 chevy post that has the orginal 265 and the two speed power glide. I like the notion of "matching" numbers but not the low hp of the stock engine. I have a 327 that out of the very first car I ever drove "69 stawag" it was a tire roaster and it was stock. What are some things I can do to 265 that would beef it up. I've thought about putting the 265 crank in the 327. My dad doesn't want me to tear up the 265. He's old school and that's OK. Is there anybody out there with a hot 265.