I did need to grind down a boss on the block about 1/8 of an inch, I used a Powermaster 9300 but I believe any V8 mini starter will work.
Agreed, I am using a small 2in tall high flow cotton filter but it begins to pull a slight vacuum after 4000rpms. Logs show about -0.8in at 5600rpms, so not...
Finally got mine running over the weekend:
Here is the engine swap thread I did for this setup:
Project Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: 273 - > 408 Magnum Swap
Got the car running this weekend:
Pully kit used: CVF Racing, Part number: SCRL1KIT
Overall engine seems to be doing well, once I sorted out the timing and idle adjustment it fires right up.
It's faster than before, but not Tesla fast. Granted I did shift early while just getting into the...
Yeah, I have an electric fan setup I used with the 273, but now that the new water pump stick out an extra 0.75", it hits the fan:
Solution was to remove the shroud and go with a pusher setup:
Need to figure out the fan mounting, as I don't want to strap it through the radiator. Bit...
Made progress this past weekend:
Parts used in this video:
Torque Strap: Mevotech MK8848 - Sway Bar Link
7/16 heim joint RH
3/8" 1.75" wide bar stock
Flex Plate:
B&M 10239 -Flex Plate
200-2903 - ARP Flex Plate Bolts
Torque Converter: 27-25HD - Hughes Performance Street Master Torque...
Part 2:
Got the engine out and did an overview of engine mount modifications for 67 273 to magnum block and transmission input shaft/drum swap to fit the 68 and newer torque converter.
Looks like a nice project Tim!
Yea, I currently run a 9in X 2in high flow filter kit (SPE-47708), with the top side of the 273 commando air cleaner covering it. This allows it to be recessed down a bit and allows for me to run a 1/2 spacer with plenty of hood clearance on the 273.. Will be a...
Hi All,
Just wanted to say thanks for all the content; I am avid user of the search function which has helped me with my 1967 Barracuda project car. Now I am at a point where I should be able to contribute back to this community.
As peppy as the 273HP engine is, it still does not give the...