Thanks for the info, I'm finding my 273, not the original engine anyway, parts are wow, a 318 is plentiful and cheaper so considering that..
Exactly. So much misinformation out there about 273's.What parts are expensive? The only parts that are different are pistons.
Exactly. So much misinformation out there about 273's.
On my engine, both heads are cracked, #4 cylinder has a deep rust gouge, don't know how that happened, there was no leakage when I broke it down. So i can't find 40 over pistons, 30 over are more than 600, have to buy 2 heads so... a 318 might be how to go.
That will depend on what kind of horsepower the replacement engine has. Stock 230 HP, they're adequate, not ideal, but, they'll work for a while. The transmission can be rebuilt to handle lots more horsepower, the 7 1/4 rear end......not so much. I'd round up a stronger rear end before you NEED one. I'd be more concerned about the braking system.Thinking about a 318 in place of my 273. Is there a problem with the stock transmission and rear end being able to handle this engine?
Is the motor a base 273 or the hipo model?Thinking about a 318 in place of my 273. Is there a problem with the stock transmission and rear end being able to handle this engine?
A hypo had high compression pistons and a little larger cam than the 2 barrel. The bolt on's were a dual point, a 4 barrel and intake, finned wrinkle finished valve covers and a chrome unsilenced air cleaner. They also had a larger single exhaust system with a stainless tip.Update... I've retrieved the engine. The block has been bored .60 over and pressure tested. That's all the work that was done.. It could be turned in to a hipo i guess, I'm not knowledgeable on that. So now....
.060 is as big as Egge's go..060over makes about 284 cu
The pistons are expensive and harder to find, money ahead by going with a 318.What parts are expensive? The only parts that are different are pistons.
The pistons are expensive and harder to find, money ahead by going with a 318.