Switch from a 264 to a 322?

[73super]

Is there any advantage to changing out my 264 to a 322? I have a '55 that will be needing a rebuild.. I have access to both another 264 and a 322.. Is there any advantage to to 322? Looks like the horse power has the same rating... thoughts?

[restoroddin]

What years are the engines? There are different HP's for diff. years and CI. Plus performance upgrades, only certain parts interchange...
Ex.: 1950 264 = 150 HP, all the way up to 1956 322 = 255 HP and all sorts of combinations in between.

http://www.carnut.com/specs/index.html

[telriv]

The best engine of the 322's is the '56. It is the most modern & up to date of the early engines. You could also go with any of the others, 364/401/425. For the most part they are a bolt-in especially if your car has a manual trans. Just some thoughts.

Tom T.

[73super]

Actually it is a '56 322 that is the potential. Comes with the dynaflow too. I think I'll go ahead and use it. I appreciate the feedback.. Much thanks!