273

If you have Commando pistons already and they match up bore wise to 273 block you have access to, it's a no brainer. Rering, rebearing and cam upgrade if you so choose. I wanted to add more hp and looked at building a 318. From my memory 318 pistons to achieve decent compression werent cheap.
Best advice right there!

As long as your current 273 pistons fit the new block, it’s just a quick home with new rings and then it’s swap parts over. Even bearings around the crank and rods. Then a gasket kit.

If the pistons don’t fit….. then we are off to the races on what to do.