318 magnum 273 lookalike
You could have the Magnum heads drilled for an LA intake so you can run an LA intake. Then use the front end from your 273. You can use the timing cover, pulleys and V-belts. Although, it you use the 273 timing cover you'll need to put timing marks on the passenger side.
I was thinking about doing the same with mine. I ended up selling my Commando 273 with the valve covers and air cleaner. So, I did a 5.9 with Edelbrock Magnum heads and an Air Gap, then used a 70 timing cover and kept my v-belts, alternator and power steering pump from the 273.
You could have the Magnum heads drilled for an LA intake so you can run an LA intake. Then use the front end from your 273. You can use the timing cover, pulleys and V-belts. Although, it you use the 273 timing cover you'll need to put timing marks on the passenger side.
I was thinking about doing the same with mine. I ended up selling my Commando 273 with the valve covers and air cleaner. So, I did a 5.9 with Edelbrock Magnum heads and an Air Gap, then used a 70 timing cover and kept my v-belts, alternator and power steering pump from the 273.
