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==Applications== The 327 was used in the 1957 Rambler Rebel, the 1957 Nash and Hudson big cars (no Ramblers) and all 1958-'64 Rambler Ambassadors. It was also available in the 1965-'66 Marlin and Ambassador. All 1957 327 cid engines have Carter WCFB 4V carbs, and '58-'59 327 cid engines have Holley 4150c 4V carbs and 9.0:1 to 9.7:1 compression depending on application, as do all 1960-'66 4V models. The 1960-'66 base 327 has a Holley 2V carb and 8.7:1 compression. All 4V models also had dual exhaust. The carburetor is rather small at 450-500 cfm, which limits power somewhat. The 250 was only used in the mid-1956 Nash/Hudson Specials, 1957 Rambler V-8 (other than the Rebel), and 1958-'61 Rambler Rebel models (I know, it can be confusing, but all V-8 Ramblers used the Rebel nameplate 1958-'61). Base 2V models have Carter WCD 2V carbs and 8.7:1 compression. All '57 4V models use a Carter WCFB 4V carb, and '58-51 4V models used the Holley 4150C carb with 8.7:1 compression and dual exhaust. The 287 appeared in mid 1963. When AMC dropped the 250 there was no V-8 except for the higher priced Ambassador. Dealers complained, and AMC made the 287 available in the Classic in mid 1963. All factory 287s came with a Holley 2V carb, no 4V option. The 4V intake from a 250 or 327 bolts right on, however, and many people have done so.
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