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extreme oil burner!
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 04 6:55 pm
by Anonymous
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!
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 04 7:01 pm
by Pete
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
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 04 7:28 pm
by Dave-R
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?
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 04 5:44 pm
by Anonymous
hmmm it sound very tempting. better start saving my pennies before i decide anything. just hope it lasts that long!
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 04 5:57 pm
by TrevD
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
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 04 7:06 pm
by Anonymous
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?
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 04 9:47 am
by TrevD
sorry joe , the duster is left hand drive
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 04 9:58 am
by Kev
What's the prob with RHD/LHD?? The oiling system is bolt-offable-onable-swapable.
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 04 2:03 pm
by Anonymous
was wondering because i need some headers
