67 cuda FB progress UPDATE

68coupe said

I was going back and realized I missed page 3 of your thread. I dropped a 5.2 Magnum into my coupe with little to no trouble at all. Currently, I'm installing the PCM and fuse panel from the 2001 Ram donor truck. My suggestion to you would be to find either a 5.2 or 5.9 Magnum to drop in. The scrap yards are full of them. My original 318 was trashed and the magnum cost a lot less than buying an old 318 and rebuilding.You might want to set the 273 in a corner for later. You know good and well that the kid will probably trash the 273 anyhow! LOL
The Magnum engine bolts right in. The 904 and 727 also bolt right on. Pick up the mini starter. They also fit. The LA timing covers will also bolt on. I got engine, fuse panel, PCM, harness, and all bolt on accessories for $400. Great way to go!

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68coupe.
WOW! THat sounds like you got a fantastic deal on your engine set up and wiring. s
Sounds almost to good to be true!
I apreciate your recomendations and maybe I will work that into the long term equation. However, My son and I are restoring this magnificent car for his senior project and has a year and a half to get it done, Also. it's a hell of a way to get to know each other better. He is realy set on learning this engine inside and out. I think it's better for him to learn how the old technology works and goes together before he moves onto the more modern technology. I figure this way he will have a more apreciation for how we all used to do things and what we went thru. Anyways, Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions. I may just take your idea and put that one in a corner. Atleast till he graduates, then in with the new!
Take care and thanks again! Great information....