Has anyone actually built & run a 318 just like a 273 HiPo motor?
That is, a 318 short motor with a nice flat-top piston that will produce around 10:1 static compression with 273/318 '920' closed chamber head, and the following 273 Commando parts:
* Cast iron single plane 4BBL intake manifold
* Carter AFB 500cfm carb
* OEM adjustable rockers
* Isky E-4 solid camshaft or OEM original profile
* Prestolite duel point distributor
* Cast iron OEM headers
I have a 67 Barracuda Formula S 273 4 speed car with 3.23 sure grip rear, and am happy enough with the 273 Commando mill, it would be nice however to have a motor with a little more torque.
Love the idea of a 318 built as a 273 HiPo, just wondering if anyone has done this and what they think.
View attachment 1715833274