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  1. M.Darrow

    273 piston ring nightmare!

    Awesome thank you. I was losing my mind. I’ll check the thickness
  2. M.Darrow

    273 piston ring nightmare!

    Thank you I’ll try tomorrow!
  3. M.Darrow

    273 piston ring nightmare!

    It’s a 1966 block and I don’t think the 318 came out until 67-68ish also my piston diameter is 3.662
  4. M.Darrow

    273 piston ring nightmare!

    Yeah I wasn’t to happy to see the bore # either. I just need this motor to last a couple of years of non hot rodding driving before I finish a nice 360. Thanks for the help. Really appreciate it and I’ll read your other post now.
  5. M.Darrow

    273 piston ring nightmare!

    Hi all, newbie Mike here. I am currently rebuilding my first engine and it’s a small block mopar 273. I am reusing the pistons because they are in great shape and I’m on a shoestring budget. Here’s my problem they are marked .060 over so I tried ordering from JEGS and the ring gap is HUGE! Like...
  6. M.Darrow

    First time Mopar owner rebuilding a 65 273 Charger motor

    Would you suggest a newer cam? IskyE-4 has been popular change. What suggestions do you have for ignition?
  7. M.Darrow

    First time Mopar owner rebuilding a 65 273 Charger motor

    I’ve been thinking about what you said about octane and maybe I should stick to the lower compression flat tops. Food for thought. Egge makes replacement domes but they’re cast.. oh and $400!!!
  8. M.Darrow

    First time Mopar owner rebuilding a 65 273 Charger motor

    Thanks for the warm welcome. She has a long way to go but she’s solid. If you know anyone selling dome top pistons let me know.
  9. M.Darrow

    First time Mopar owner rebuilding a 65 273 Charger motor

    Hello all. Thrilled to join what looks like a great group. I have recently become the proud owner of a 1965 Dart convertible with a 273 Charger motor. I have torn the engine down and it looks like it was well taken care of. The block is from a 1966 but the crank is forged and all look in great...
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