1967 Nova, Chevy II, 327, 275 hp, Reconditioned Engine, 3791362, 3782462, ZA

Description

For sale:
A ready to install,1967 production year, 327 cubic inch, 275 horsepower, numbers matching engine for a Chevy II (Nova) with a 4 speed transmission. This is a very early production engine that is correct for 1967 Chevy II cars starting with the beginning of the 1967 production year and on for several months.   What is unique about this engine is the engine assembly stamping (V0822ZA) is absolutely original and there has never been a VIN derivative stamped on the block.  Very rare.  I know in the Corvette judging world, that is very, very meaningful.  Also note worthy: the 3791362 is a rare block only used in Chevy II cars. There is a standard, one year warranty.
If you are interested, please read the details below.  If you have further questions, please ask.  Please check out the other engines we currently have listed. Finally, if you think this is a lot of money to spend on a correct engine, remember that it will not only increase the value of your car by probably twice this amount, you will have a new engine.  Its a big time win win.
Payment:
After you have hit the buy it now button, please contact me before you make any payment.
Shipping:
This engine can be picked up in Springfield, Nebraska, which is just south west of Omaha. If it needs to be shipped, I get a major discount with UPS Freight (a division of UPS) and will certainly pass that pricing along to you if you so choose. Or I will deliver the engine to any of the major carriers located in Omaha free of charge. If the engine is shipped, I will build a completely enclosed box with a pallet type bottom for the minimal price of 0. Trust me, the box is sturdy and will get the engine to you safe and sound. Over the past year, the charge for shipping a complete engine to a business (or a UPS terminal) on the east or west coast has been averaging 0 using my discounts. Cost varies depending on destination and other variables such as going to a business vs a residence.  Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges.
The following is specific to this engine and correct:
1. Block has original 2 bolt main caps and the casting number is 3791362. It is a fresh 040 bore.  Block casting date is F 16 6 (June 16,1966)
2. Cylinder head casting number is the correct 3782462; the casting dates are both F 30 6 (June 30,1966); and they are fitted with new stainless steel, correct size 1.94 / 1.50 valves.
3. Crankshaft is a correct forged (2680) version precision ground  010/020.  Rotating assembly is precision balanced.
4. Stock intake manifold.  Casting number 3905393, casting date G 20 6 (July 20,1966).  Includes the correct, original water neck with casting number 3827369.
5. Harmonic balancer is the correct original, 6 inch version.
6. The engine assembly stamping is V 0 8 2 2 Z A (Flint Mich; August 22, 1966; Nova 275 hp, 4 Speed Car).  There is currently no VIN stamped on the block.
7. Oil pan is the correct, unique Chevy II only version.
8. Camshaft is the correct copy of the original GM hydraulic 275 hp cam.
9. Valve covers are the correct metal covers for this engine.
10.  Pistons are the correct flat top design which makes the engine today's gas pump friendly.
The following is a general list of what we do to our restoration engines, including this engine:
1. Blocks are stripped, thoroughly cleaned, measured, and magnefluxed to assure no cracks.
2. New block plugs and cam bearings are installed.
3. Block is bored to the minimum required and to match the pistons and premium rings.
4. Block is decked/line honed as required to meet or exceed factory specifications.
5. Rods are magnefluxed, straightened, fitted with new HD bolts, and resized.
6. Crankshafts are magnefluxed, checked for straightness, and precision ground to the minimum required (mid-standard).
7. Rotating assembly is precision balanced (more accurate than original factory balance).
8. New oil pump and timing chain set (HD) are installed.
9. Reproduction camshafts that are identical to the original (unless otherwise noted) with the same rocker settings.
10. Cylinder heads are completely reconditioned as required to meet or exceed factory specifications, including, magnefluxed to assure no cracks, milling, valve guide work, new seals, new locks, new springs, and three angle valve job.
11. Oil pans, harmonic balancers, and timing chain covers are good used or new reproductions.
12. Rocker arms and push rods are excellent used factory originals or new, correct replacements.
13. Engines are assembled with new gaskets, fuel pump push rod, and oil pump drive shaft, using factory original or new reproduction bolts, and painted with Duplicolor 1607 Chevrolet orange, 500 degree engine paint.
14. The engine plus shipping box will weigh approximately 600 lbs.
My partner and I are a two man company that provides the correct engines for early Chevrolet restorations. For 30 years we did almost exclusively Corvette engines but have now branched out to the Chevrolet collector and muscle cars of the ‘60s and early ‘70s because of the demand. We are in our early 70s and are supposed to be winding down so we only do 50 or so engines a year. I am a retired mechanical engineer and my partner is a retired dealership service manager. We have both raced Corvettes for 40 plus years and have held several national drag records. We have 200+ blocks stored away in a number of old buildings – enough to keep us busy until we “really” retire. The company name is “HiPerformance Restoration Inc, we incorporated in 1980, we are located in a small Nebraska town near Omaha, and we have shipped engines to most of the Continental United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia.  Twenty plus years on ebay without a single negative feedback - not easy in the engine business.