Good thread with lots a different opinions!
My mate has just bought a 273ci 65 Coronet, the engine runs but needs a rebuild.
Firstly my thoughts were ''why bother'' put a 318 in there and save time and money.
Then he says '' 318-LA not available in 65 '' but who actually cares?
I wasn't talking 318-LA I was talking 318-POLY!
He says '' they is more expensive to rebuild than a 273ci '' oops...
So its a 273 versus Poly 318 '' (too expensive) scenario for him.
If its an 65 A-Body then its a 273 every time or don't bother.