~ The Kid Has No Money ~
Part 1
Building a Mid-Performance 360 'On-the-Fritz'.
We're helping this youngster out, as he has 1971 Duster with a 318 that's 'shot'.
We told him to save his money on the 318 Rebuild, as we will help him out.
We have a 1972 '360' in a 1972 Dodge Club Cab, that...
~ Debunking the Aluminum Connecting-Rod Myth ~
#1 > All Connecting Rods stretch.
#2 > Re-using the Rod depends entirely on the previous application.
#3 > Aluminum-Rods will stretch approximately .010" more than a Steel Rod.
#4 > Anybody who can analyze an Aluminum-Rod from a 'Myth' is a...
What is the general overview......
On the 273,
The 'Edelbrock' #LD4B ~ Dual-Plane High-Rise has always been regarded as the
'staple' for the little 273.
Which Cylinder Head Performs Better,
#2658920 {1966 and 1967 '273'}
Closed-Chamber @ 57.3 CC's
#2843675 {1968 '273' ~ 1968 thru 1974 '318'}
Open-Chamber @ 60.6 CC's
On the 'bench' both Cylinder Head Ports flow near identical.
But, a true test, on a running Power-Plant...
Listed for the LM 318/240 HP Marine.
Beautifully machined with open plenum area.
Designed for a 318 with a Carter AFB {600 CFM}.
But would work nicely with a 273 Commando.
* 1968 thru 1974
* 1975 thru 1986
Getting the understanding of 'Wrist-Pin Off-Sets' in Stock Mopar Pistons.
Left Bank {Driver Side}...................{ 1, 3, 5, 7}
Right Bank {Passenger Side}............{ 2, 4, 6, 8 }
Much has been mentioned about what works best for the 273/235 HP Commando Engine
Casting #2658920 Cylinder Heads.
Going with a 273 Block, and bored .040 to a finished bore of 3.665"
I'm asking for input from the Technical Thread.
The car will used for the Drag Strip, as we are entering...