extreme oil burner!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Sep 27, 04 6:55 pm

well i think my little 273 is on its last legs! its pouring out smoke from the breathers, exhausts and even inside the car! its using almost a litre every 50ish miles its costing me a fortune in oil! what is gonna be the best option?

1) get it rebuilt?
2) get it rebuilt to a higher spec?
3) stick a 318 in it?

it would be nice to be a bit quicker too!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Sep 27, 04 7:01 pm

How are you limited by insurance ?

If it is a numbers matching motor, then I would put the motor to one side and shove a 318 or 360 in it depending on what your insurance will allow.

You would be surprised how much the costs mount up just doing a "simple" engine re-build. If you can buy a "sorted" motor (preferably one you can see/hear running first) then it can be an attractive and cheaper option.......

..........or you could buy the 360 out of my Barracuda

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Sep 27, 04 7:28 pm

I agree with Pete. I know you have been itching for a bigger engine anyway. Have a word with your insurer first but a 318 will probably be OK and you can find them cheap anywhere because everyone takes them out to fit 440s.

I know a guy with a Taxi that might be wanting to sell a pretty hot 318 soon?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Oct 01, 04 5:44 pm

hmmm it sound very tempting. better start saving my pennies before i decide anything. just hope it lasts that long!

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Fri Oct 01, 04 5:57 pm

if you want to stay with the 273 i will be taking the one out of my duster verry soon , verry reliable , holley etc etc, headers + complete system , every nut bolt and washer is coming out , oh yes thats because im putting a 440 in its place

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Oct 01, 04 7:06 pm

ive already got a holley on mine. insurance company were a bit iffy about the 318! but i can do whatever i want to a 273. so that is what im after really. i cant rebuild it my self cause i aint got the time or the room so i think a new engine is what i need. but i want it quicker so what should i do to it? im gonna get a new cam but not sure what type? something that will make a difference but not too silly on petrol. and i want to be running nitrous next year. would fitting electronic ignition make much difference?

is the duster rhd trev?

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sat Oct 02, 04 9:47 am

sorry joe , the duster is left hand drive

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Sat Oct 02, 04 9:58 am

What's the prob with RHD/LHD?? The oiling system is bolt-offable-onable-swapable.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Oct 02, 04 2:03 pm

was wondering because i need some headers