Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Chevrolet Motor Division
- Family
- Chevrolet small-block V8
- Displacement
- 327 cubic inches
Also Known As
1962 Corvette 327327 Turbo-Fire V8Rochester Ramjet 327RPO 582 fuel injection
Engine profile
1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327 V8
Chevrolet small-block V8 · 327 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
Engine-block reference
- Value
- 3782870
- Application
- All 1962 Corvette 327 paths; casting and assembly dates must agree with the car
- Type
- block / casting number
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers , 1962 Corvette Identification Numbers
Carter carburetor references
- Value
- 3190S early 250 Powerglide, 3191S 250, 3310S 300 Powerglide, and 3296S 300 manual/340
- Application
- Tag, linkage, manifold, date, and engine suffix must agree
- Type
- carburetor / part number
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers , 1962 Corvette Identification Numbers
Cylinder-head references
- Value
- 3782461 for 300/340/360 hp; 3795896 or uncertain-use 3884520 for 250 hp
- Application
- Cast-iron production heads
- Type
- cylinder head / casting number
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers , 1962 Corvette Identification Numbers
Distributor references
- Value
- 1110984 250/300 hp, 1110985 340 hp, and 1110990 early or 1111011 regular 360 hp
- Application
- Distributor number and date must agree with the engine path
- Type
- distributor / part number
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers , 1962 Corvette Identification Numbers
Engine suffixes
- Value
- RC 250 manual, RD 300 manual, RE 340 manual, RF 360 manual, SC 250 Powerglide, and SD 300 Powerglide
- Application
- Suffix and transmission must agree with the claimed engine
- Type
- engine assembly / assembly code
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers , 1962 Corvette Identification Numbers
RPO 396 engine
- Value
- 340 hp at 6,000 rpm; 344 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm; 11.25:1 compression
- Application
- Optional mechanical-lifter large-four-barrel engine
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Specifications
RPO 583 engine
- Value
- 300 hp at 5,000 rpm; 360 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm; 10.5:1 compression
- Application
- Optional hydraulic-lifter large-four-barrel engine
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Specifications
Standard engine
- Value
- 250 hp at 4,400 rpm; 350 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm; 10.5:1 compression
- Application
- Standard 1962 Corvette
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Specifications
Rochester injection-unit references
- Value
- 7017355 early and 7017360 regular production
- Application
- Use unit number, date, engine suffix, and individual-car history together
- Type
- intake manifold / part number
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Engine, Transmission, and Rear Axle Numbers , 1962 Corvette Identification Numbers
RPO 582 fuel-injected engine
- Value
- 360 hp at 6,000 rpm; 352 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm; 11.25:1 compression
- Application
- Optional Rochester mechanical fuel injection and mechanical-lifter camshaft
- Type
- intake manifold / specification
- Car pages
- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1962 Corvette Specifications
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-seat fiberglass convertible
1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Final C1 roadster with exposed headlamps, external trunk, body-color coves, and four round taillamps