Unfortunately, the 3 1/4 inch stroke on the 327 doesn't make much torque- - - - -they're much better at running higher RPM than some of the longer stroke engines like the 350 or 400. You can install a "RV" camshaft from one of the aftermarket cam grinders, and raise the compression by milling the heads or going to a set of 58CC 305 cylinder heads with a lot of custom valve work done to them. That puts you into premium-fuel range on compression, though!There's a machine shop in Florida selling the tricked-out 305 heads, but I don't remember their website at the moment. You'll be a lot better off doing some high-torque tricks to a 350, though. There's nearly 1/4" more stroke with that engine, and long strokes make torque!
Jerry
