What would it take to make 1.44 lbs-ft per cid ?

G’day. I’m building a 273 over here with this sort of thing in mind. 360 crank, 253 Holden pistons, 300ci. 400ft/lbs-430 should be doable. Airspeed/compression/V/E and a small cam is how we’re going to do it.Getting the engine stroke/bore “square” is another thing. Very confident in getting 350hp/420ftlbs atm. 273’s are a “torque” engine ( ask Richard Ehrenberg), valves are too shrouded by the bore, gotta make the little thing efficient.
I’m not here to argue with you, I’ll just do it. I’m lucky to have a mate who has written tech articles ( not R.E, an Aussie) who says it’s very achievable, not only that, he’s done it with our local 308 holdens.
Funny how the local guys can make power with a 308 and an early HQ style head very similar to a 318 head.

Any chance we can get some details on your build?

Would your engine builder be Tony Knight by any chance?