318 MAX fuel economy builds?

Bewy said

Dmopower,
I think your strategy is well thought out & do-able. Because mileage is made at lower rpms, I do not see any benefit from bushed rods if it is going cost $$ to buy/use them. The annular booster AVS is a good thought, but I think a small TQ would give better economy.

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Thank you. The 273 rods were 25 bucks and they are lighter. Since i'm not looking to make 400 HP I thought why not lighten up the rotating mass with the lighter 273 rods. They just happen to be bushed from the factory. I already have the 1916 carb. If the 360 blocks don't check out I'll have the crank turned down and put in my 340 block which will lighten Things a tad more. I know there is someone on this site that ports 920 heads.