The 1964 Chevrolet 409 327 & 283 engines
in the 1964 Canadian Pontiac !
You bet !!!!
No bearing spinning ! No cast iron crankshafts ! No "round about" oiling system ! No siamesed exhaust ports ! No excess weight !
As with all Canadian Pontiac cars ( and GMC trucks ) built in this era, they were equiped with the indesputeably superior Chevrolet V8 engine.
The Options:
283 / 195 horsepower / 2 barrel ................ STD V8 engine
Specifications:
Horsepower |
Torque | Comp. Ratio | Bore | Stroke | Carburetor | Exhaust man. | Trans. |
195 @ 4800 RPM |
285 @ 2400 RPM |
9.25:1 |
3.875" |
3.00" |
Rochester 2 barrel |
2" outlet single |
Auto or 3 spd std |
327 / 250 horsepower / 4 barrel ................. RPO L30
Specifications:
Horsepower |
Torque | Comp. Ratio | Bore | Stroke | Carburetor | Exhaust man. | Trans. |
250 @ 4400 RPM |
350 @ 2800 RPM |
10.5:1 |
4.001" |
3.25" |
Roch / Carter 4 barrel |
2" outlet dual |
Auto or 3 spd, or 4 spd |
Air Cleaner Decal , Valve Cover Decal
327 / 300 horsepower / 4 barrel ................. RPO L74
Specifications:
Horsepower |
Torque | Comp. Ratio | Bore | Stroke | Carburetor | Exhaust man. | Trans. |
300 @ 5000 RPM |
360 @ 3200 RPM |
10.5:1 |
4.001" |
3.25" |
Carter AFB 4 barrel |
2 1/2" outlet dual |
Auto or 3 spd, or 4 spd |
Air Cleaner Decal , Valve Cover Decal
409 / 340 horsepower / 4 barrel ................. RPO L33
Specifications:
Horsepower |
Torque | Comp. Ratio | Bore | Stroke | Carburetor | Exhaust man. | Trans. |
340 @ 5000 RPM |
420 @ 3200 RPM |
10:1 |
4.313" |
3.50" |
Rochester 4 barrel |
2 1/2" outlet dual |
Auto or 3 spd, or 4 spd |
409 / 400 horsepower / 4 barrel ................. RPO L31
Specifications:
Horsepower |
Torque | Comp. Ratio | Bore | Stroke | Carburetor | Exhaust man. | Trans. |
400 @ 5800 RPM |
425 @ 3600 RPM |
11:1 |
4.313" |
3.50" |
Carter AFB 4 large barrel |
Hi per 2 1/2" outlet dual |
3 spd, or 4 spd |
409 / 425 horsepower / 2 X 4 barrel ........ RPO L31 / L80 specified
Specifications:
Horsepower |
Torque | Comp. Ratio | Bore | Stroke | Carburetor | Exhaust man. | Trans. |
425 @ 6000 RPM |
425 @ 4200 RPM |
11:1 |
4.313" |
3.50" |
2 X 4 barrel Carter AFB |
Hi per 2 1/2" outlet dual |
3 spd, or 4 spd |
More photos and extensive detailed information on these engines is coming soon !
Updated April 17, 2002