Re: [FWDLK] Poly's, Hemis, & 727's

[Forward Look Frank <fwdlkfjw@xxxxxxxx>]

Hello Joseph,
                    You could put the 727 into your poly 277 if you change
the crankshaft to a '62 and up small block crank. The '55-'61 small blocks
have an eight bolt crank while the '62 and up small blocks have a six bolt
crank (for the A-727). You will also need the later starter motor and the
bell housing for a small block car (should you use a transmission out of a
big block car). If it were me, with your plans, I would try to find a good
used powerflite to hold me over if you're going to go with the Hemi. Another
thing you might want to consider is finding a '62 and up poly 318 bolted to
a 727 already. I've found running examples around here in MD for around
$500. Then you could just bolt that in for awhile, you'd have a 727 ready to
be rebuilt later for your Hemi, and you'd have just a little bit more power.
It all boils down to if it's worth it for you or not. If you have any other
questions, let me know. Talk with you later.
Take Care,
Frank
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Bouboulis" <Joseph_Bouboulis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 11:08 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Poly's, Hemis, & 727's


> Ok guys I have a 56 belvedere with the 277 and a powerflite. Future plans
> involve a 354 hemi but that is quite a ways away. In the meantime I would
> like to drive and enjoy the car. But, since I plan on eventually putting
in
> a 727 and an 8 3/4 rear I don't want to put much money into any of the
> drivetrain.  That darn powerflite won't stop leaking and I hate those old
> style rear brakes! Now to put an old hemi to a 727 I will need a custom
> adapter, but I was wondering if the 277 will bolt up to any 727 so I could
> replace that powerflite before doing the hemi swap. I mean they used the
> poly 318 until 1967 so could a 1967 small block 727 bolt to a 277?
>
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