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    327s are tough motors. They were the basis of most small inch racing engines all through the '60s. I personally built many solid lifter 327s, and some saw 8500 RPM regularly, with no failures. I also beat many a big block GM, Ford or Mopar with them. :-) Good times.

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    yep they were great small engine. built them for customers and i had some 327 engines with the 30/30 cam and the 350hp hyd cam. speed pro. but many tried no 327 got around one of my bbc last guy back in 82 tried to hang with the 396 i had at the time in the gto.that engine was like a timex watch i was around 6700 rpm in fourth gear the gto around there was like ridding a log threw a buzz saw the hole car would start to hum.I watch him blow it up four cars back on the hi way
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