The SHOCKING TRUTH about the Chevy 327 Engine – A Small Block that Beat Big Blocks!

In 1957, Chevrolet made a significant impact by introducing fuel injection on their 283 cubic-inch V8 engine, marking a major step forward in engine technology. While Mercedes-Benz had already implemented fuel injection earlier, Chevrolet soon followed with the "Fuelie" engine on the 1957 Corvette, producing 283 horsepower and achieving the impressive 1 horsepower per cubic inch ratio—an outstanding feat for its time. This fuel injection system not only improved performance but also offered better fuel efficiency compared to carbureted engines. However, after discontinuing the 283 Fuelie engine in 1961, Chevrolet introduced the 327 Fuelie V8 in 1962, with 360 horsepower and 352 lb-ft of torque, becoming a powerful and reliable small-block engine.
Despite its continued production until mid-1965, the rise of big-block engines like the 396 V8 led Chevrolet to phase out the Fuelie 327. Big-block engines, while offering more raw power, were less agile and impacted handling. Later, Chevrolet reintroduced fuel injection in 1982 with the Cross-Fire Injection system, which focused on performance and fuel efficiency.
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01:09 What is Fuel Injection?
02:16 1962-1965 Fuelie 327 V8
04:37 Fuelie 327 vs. Big-Block Engines
06:11 Mechanical Issues with Fuel Injection
10:23 The End of Fuel Injection
11:11 The Corvette's Future
12:15 Fuel Injection’s Return in 1982
13:27 Legacy of the Fuelie 327

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