273 swap to 318/ build, cost, potential, daily driver
Hello everyone! Thank you to all the members who took the time to read and contribute to my previous thread regarding my dads 273 and the cam options.
I just had a 2 hour conversation with my dad and it turns out that there was a critical missing piece to the story that had NEVER been revealed to me.
The 273 in my dads barracuda (the engine that I have now and was trying to refresh) is NOT the cars original engine and therefore is NOT the engine that he worked on and learned to wrench with. Having said that, he made it clear to me that he had no sentimental value to THAT engine and gave me his blessing to looking into swapping the engine for a healthier and more financially comfortable option. I’m thinking 318???
So, moving forward. Being that the crank and the cam issues alone on the 273 are presenting issues, cost for machine work, difficulty finding head gaskets, camshaft solutions without other costly adjustments and so on, I am here to clean the slate and look for opinions, experience and education to putting in a 318 instead and what transmission?
Again. My current setup is the following: 1965 Plymouth barracuda V8 with automatic A904 (cable shift)
The costs and difficulties, for me at least, with the 273 has put me in the position of, is it true in saying that a 318 is a healthier choice as far as parts availability now and in the future, cost effectiveness for the build and potential for a little more build options being able to look into the 4 barrel vs the limited 2 barrel on the 273.
Also, how would this affect the existing 904? Which btw has a “broken reverse band” and will need repair/ work. Would it make more sense to find and install a 318/727 combo?
Again, I am lost here and only looking to build a safe, road worthy car that the family and I can enjoy for some car shows and weekend driving. NO hot rodding. But if possible and not too much to ask, an exhaust tone worth a little growl would be nice, the kids love it!
Please see my previous post “273/ 2 barrel camshaft options” if you would like a refresher or to see my original introduction. Not looking to waste anyone’s time so I apologize ahead of time for babbling or not knowing what I don’t know. Thanks!
Hello everyone! Thank you to all the members who took the time to read and contribute to my previous thread regarding my dads 273 and the cam options.
I just had a 2 hour conversation with my dad and it turns out that there was a critical missing piece to the story that had NEVER been revealed to me.
The 273 in my dads barracuda (the engine that I have now and was trying to refresh) is NOT the cars original engine and therefore is NOT the engine that he worked on and learned to wrench with. Having said that, he made it clear to me that he had no sentimental value to THAT engine and gave me his blessing to looking into swapping the engine for a healthier and more financially comfortable option. I’m thinking 318???
So, moving forward. Being that the crank and the cam issues alone on the 273 are presenting issues, cost for machine work, difficulty finding head gaskets, camshaft solutions without other costly adjustments and so on, I am here to clean the slate and look for opinions, experience and education to putting in a 318 instead and what transmission?
Again. My current setup is the following: 1965 Plymouth barracuda V8 with automatic A904 (cable shift)
The costs and difficulties, for me at least, with the 273 has put me in the position of, is it true in saying that a 318 is a healthier choice as far as parts availability now and in the future, cost effectiveness for the build and potential for a little more build options being able to look into the 4 barrel vs the limited 2 barrel on the 273.
Also, how would this affect the existing 904? Which btw has a “broken reverse band” and will need repair/ work. Would it make more sense to find and install a 318/727 combo?
Again, I am lost here and only looking to build a safe, road worthy car that the family and I can enjoy for some car shows and weekend driving. NO hot rodding. But if possible and not too much to ask, an exhaust tone worth a little growl would be nice, the kids love it!
Please see my previous post “273/ 2 barrel camshaft options” if you would like a refresher or to see my original introduction. Not looking to waste anyone’s time so I apologize ahead of time for babbling or not knowing what I don’t know. Thanks!