Early A 273 Heads

[jimbo]

I have a pair of 65 273 heads leftover from an engine swap. Would it be worth it to recondition these heads of just off them as is? They are closed chamber with the small valves, but look like they would breathe better than the J heads if I change the valves. Any advice?

 

[rickdick78]

Well to start with they dont have leaded valve seats. I guess depending on how your gonna use them, your might wanna update that. That way you can do more regular driving without having to add lead. Besides that if your trying to build a powerhouse those tiny valves aint gonna cut it.

BUT... i have a 273 and i love it so i say, VIVA LA 273!!

 

[jimbo]

That being said, I need them out of the garage so I figured I would do a valve job on them put in some new oil seals and clean up the bowls and ports. I'm sure some local OEM Nazi will want them, go figure.