68' Question

Hello, This may be a dumb question, but I can't seem to find a concrete answer. Was a 327 a stock option in a 68?

And anyone know what the normal operating temp is for a 327?

For some reason the Haynes manual that came with my car says 1969-79 All v8 Models. But the only ones listed are 262, 305, 307, 350 and 396. That is what's causing my confusion.

Yes, the 327 was an option in '68:
EA - 327cid 4V w/3-speed manual
EE - 327cid 4V w/Powerglide
EP - 327cid 4V special high performance
MK - 327cid 4V w/manual
ML - 327cid 4V special high performance
MM - 327cid 4V w/Powerglide


My guess would be a 195° themostat...so right around there would be considered normal, no different than any other small block of the time.

There were no 327's in the '69 model year +

Thank you, and yes you are right, 195 degree thermostat.

There was a couple versions of the 327 available in 68 Novas.......I believe one was 275hp and the other was an L79 making 350hp!

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The 68 L79 engine was rated at 325hp....major difference from prior years was the use of a cast iron intake and QJ carb...original L79's had the hi-rise aluminum intake with the Holley carb...internals were still the same though.

Very strong running motor and a real sleeper in a 68 Nova...lots of guys added solid cams, hi-rise, Holley, headers and more gear...lots of BB Chevelles got surprised.;)

wilma

I'm sure it's the 275 HP motor, although it does have headers, 4 barrel carb, flowmaster exh. Don't know about the cam...But it's certainly fun enough for me! I could sure go for some disc brakes though!