Marine 273 build

Tr Benj,

The 273 {Closed Chamber Heads} came form the factory with 3.3 CC' smaller
combustion chambers than the 318 {Open Chamber Heads}.

The 318 Heads did lower Compression about {-.35} of a Compression Point,
when compared to the 1965 thru 1967 {273 Heads}.
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The 273/200 HP

Was not available on the Automotive End. It was a 'special order' for Fleet Vehicles
{ie; Livery Vehicles {Taxi Cabs} and Light Transportation Vehicles}.

It was a 'basic' 273/180 HP, that had a 'stock' 4-Barrel Intake and Carter AFB
{500 CFM} from the 273 'Commando' added on the Engine.
Great info!

Sounds like the ~8.5:1 CR that I was assuming the 273 had is pretty darn close. That is what the 210hp and 235hp 318 LM's had for CR as well.

200hp fleet 273... any idea if those had the 318 heads just like the marine version? I wouldnt be surprised if that was the case- I know Ford and Chevy sold their longblocks as marine/industrial. Same hp rating, 4bbl intake and 500cfm AFB... sure sounds like they had a lot in common!