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**breeh** · 12-17-2002, 10:16 PM

I took the 427 out of my 67 Camaro and put it into my 68 4x4. I had an Edelbrock Performer RPM in it. This engine ran great in the Camaro but when put into the 4x4 I was extremely disappointed. It was a dog! I exchanged a Crane 272 in place of the Edelbrock and now it runs great! It was a big lesson for me. You need to consider your entire drivetrain in your plan. This includes static compression ratio, vehicle weight, intake and headers, rear end ratio, rear tire heighth, and stall converter if automatic.

12-17-2002, 10:16 PM	#3
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I took the 427 out of my 67 Camaro and put it into my 68 4x4. I had an Edelbrock Performer RPM in it. This engine ran great in the Camaro but when put into the 4x4 I was extremely disappointed. It was a dog! I exchanged a Crane 272 in place of the Edelbrock and now it runs great! It was a big lesson for me. You need to consider your entire drivetrain in your plan. This includes static compression ratio, vehicle weight, intake and headers, rear end ratio, rear tire heighth, and stall converter if automatic. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"