Match Race ~ 1967 Barracuda 383-S vs. 1965 Chevy 'II' Nova SS 327/300 HP

Banjo Joe,

In 1966, the 327/300 HP was 'not' available in the Chevy 'II Nova 'Super Sport'.

The 327/275 HP was available, as was the 327/350 HP 'L-79'.

In 1965, the 327/300 HP 'L-74' was the 'High Performance 327' for the Chevy 'II'.

Differences

............................1965 ~ 327/300 HP ............ 1966 ~ 327/275 HP
Compression Ratio ....... 10.50-1 .......................... 10.25-1

Carter AFB ............. 665 CFM .............................. Holley 585 CFM
Throttle Sizes ......... 1 9/16" ~ 1 11/16" ............... 1 9/16" ~ 1 9/16"
Venturi ................... 1.250" ~ 1.562" ................... 1.250" ~ 1.313"

Intake ................. #3844458 ............................. #3872783

The 1965 Intake Manifold had a larger plenum, and larger runners.

Exhaust Manifold Outlet .... 2.50" ........................... 2.00"
Primary Pipe .................... 2.50" ........................... 2.50"
Tail Pipe ..........................2.00" ............................ 2.00"

Horsepower......... 300 HP @ 5000 RPM's ............... 275 HP @ 4800 RPM's
Torque ............... 360 Ft/Lbs. @ 3200 RPM's ........ 355 Ft/Lbs. @ 2800 RPM's