273 Rebuild

Yes and Yes. You will need to find a 1965 4 barrel intake manifold or change the heads to the 66 and newer ones. (the intake bolts are smaller and at a different angle for the 64 & 65's.) The Isky E-5 cam works well in these 273's and any electronic ignition works well also. Read through my 273 build thread for some help. As this thread unfold there will be more 273 owners chime in with what works for them. Welcome to FABO. toolmanmike

All true, when I was younger and had no money, I made tapered spacers to account for the different angle of the intake bolts.

Otherwise, if the OP wants to ditch the 273, and run a different motor, I'm interested in the crank and rods.

Brian