273 question

toolmanmike said

Let's not go there. Every time there is a 273 thread it always ends up as a pissing match about 318's are bigger, how about a 340, you're a fool not to just put a 360 in it, How about a stroker, Magnum is the only way to go. Gen 3 Hemi and even a LS is the only way to go. Are you tired of it yet? I am!

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I agree, but say that, most people would happier with a 360, doesn't seem like the OP cares about which engine he runs or even performance, but we all kind of care about performance since most modern sedan, SUV, trucks have same or more hp as classic muscle cars not many like cars slower than 16 second et. I also disagree that 273/318 can't perform just that have draw backs over a 360. Wouldn't fault the OP if sticks with
273 or moves up to 318. But I'd probably just drop a running magnum 5.2/5.9 or if rebuilt is the plan basic 360 4 bbl and mildest of cam with a 904 with lower 1st gear maybe mild stall.