273 swap to 318/ build, cost, potential, daily driver

I failed to mention that a Magnum engine will require an electric fuel pump as it does not have the components to drive a mechanical fuel pump. This is a dealbreaker with some. A Magnum engine will be a little more work such as outfitting it with the LA timing cover so you can run the LA V belt and pulleys. 273,318, 340 and 360 (All LA) exh manifolds will work on the Magnum heads. The path of least resistance-closest to plug and play for you would be another LA engine. If you could see and hear a used one run before you buy- that would be easiest and cheapest. Clean it maybe do valve cover gaskets and the oil pan if its shows signs of leakage. Paint it up nice and beautiful and install. A member here may be within driving distance and have a good healthy used engine for sale.
I’m not against an electric fuel pump, might I ask though why that would be a dealbreaker for some? Less authentic? Sacrilege to the principal of keeping it classic? Also, if going with a magnum 318, could I use my 273 timing cover or other existing components that I have of the 273? But again, path of least resistance you mentioned finding another LA, what years might be ideal in an LA 318? Thanks!