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I got the 265 fired off after months of tinkering with it, but turns out it's in pretty rough shape (I'll be cranky when I'm fifty too ) I have decided to pull the engine and store it in the shop for now. I completed a 406 for my 69 Camaro, which should get installed in the next week or so. I think I'm gonna buy some side mount crossmember setup and install the 327 into the truck and figure out how to wire it up for an alternator setup, then go with a TH350 and a 12 bolt rear I have laying around. It will be a bit of work, but I just can't seem to justify building up a 265. If it were a 283, that would be different, but a 265 hmmmm. Anyone have any pointers for which engine/trans x-members to get or tips on installs?
Thanks-Dano

If memory serves me correct you can have your 283 by simply boring the 265 block out and use stock 283 pistons. I rebuilt a 265 like this back in the '70's and it was absolutely the best small block I've ever had, and that includes some built 350's.

I didn't realize that Waldo...Thanks! i will still go with the 327 for now, just because I don't really have much time. Maybe I can save the 265 for when I get another bolt in the future
Dano

Sounds good but I would stay with a manual trans. It,s much less modifiing & more fun to drive