No real way to tell, these are the dress up parts along with a different solid cam, the dual point cast iron dual point distributor, 10.5 to one pistons, AFB carb and intake.
1966 273 Commando - Thoughts
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No real way to tell, these are the dress up parts along with a different solid cam, the dual point cast iron dual point distributor, 10.5 to one pistons, AFB carb and intake.
Cuda Al
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All 273's start life the same.
Commandos
Alan
Commandos
- Intake
- Valve Covers
- Distributor
- Carburetor
- Air Cleaner
- Pistons
- Cam
Alan
jeff alder
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you are all good with that posted engine if the work matches the description. It would be perfect for that little convertible...Im done with this thread but good luck with your project sounds like a nice one. A 69 Convertible is a great year and body style!
Do you have the 273 exhaust manifolds? Do you know what casting numbers are on the heads?
BigB6958
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Pistons are 10.5:1 according to the seller and it also apparently comes with the original distributor.
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BigB6958
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Seller says they are original manifolds, and I could get the casting numbers if needed.
Ya Ted Spehr ain't building your engine and you ain't going 12's with your 273. For $4,700.00 bucks I'd be looking for a 340 and you never regret it. All you really need is a block and a forged crank and a set of heads all the other parts are going to cost the same.
Cuda Al
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This isn't true. Bought my 66 Dart new and it's a 273 Commando.
Where did that piston pic come from?
That pic was posted on here 10 years ago, from an Ozzy. I would be skeptical.
jeff alder
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take a nap buddy. You are awfully cranky. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That is what the original poster is asking for. Everyone's opinion not just yours. Ted did it with a stock engine and he was the driver so I really don't know what your talking about here. You wouldn't know anything about our cars.
BigB6958
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seller took it before installing I guess
BigB6958
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Interesting
jeff alder
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thanks for that information. If I was mistaken that the Dart engines were dodge and the commando engines plymouths thank you for pointing that out.
BigB6958
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Thank you VERY much. I am pulling th eplug on this option and will continue to look around for an engine. I really appreciate you showing me that.
middleagecrisis
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I'm not at all familiar with 273 motors, but "Heads 1.88 Intake and 1.60 exhaust" sound like 360 LA heads to me. Wouldn't the 273 require smaller combustion chambers? I'd verify what compression ratio you're actually going to get by getting the casting number for a Cc estimate against the piston compression numbers. Does seem like a lot for basically a fresh motor with a cam and aluminum intake. Just my .02 worth.
If he is putting a 273 in a 67 the 273 / 318 mounts should bolt on and in, no modification needed am I missing something?
jeff alder
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Damn Steve that is spot on. How did you remember that from 2014? I forgot some of the stuff I did yesterday
No sweat, glad to save you $$ and a headache. Call Nigel at National Moparts(won't be cheap) or post a want add?
I have a 273 on the stand and I'm contemplating new domed pistons, so your thread caught my eye.
I have a 273 on the stand and I'm contemplating new domed pistons, so your thread caught my eye.
Cuda Al
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The block in my 67 was an early one (pre 67). I don't know anything about 66 mounts.
Before
With mount (67)
Alan
Im running from this deal! Great Catch Steve!
I googled the piston #.
is it a 64-65 block? but good info nun the less
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