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James L Miller · 11-27-2016, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the info on the carb. Matt had mentioned Deano did his carb. Now I know he meant Dean Oliver. I have some 340 blocks, used to have a TA block, but sold it to a restorer in Houston many years ago. I'm going to go with the Hardblok. Thinking about using K1 rods and CP pistons. Not sure about what bore size and what rings? Anyone make spacers to fill the 5/64ths groove with a 1mm or 1.2mm top ring?

The Edelbrock head looks like it might be a good future upgrade with only a 5HP hit. It will add some 68 pounds to the car, but with my fat butt driving I think it will be heavy already. I wonder if Edelbrock sells the head without the valve seats installed?

I see that TTI, Dougs and Hooker makes headers for the early A-bodies. I didn't see anything on the Stahl site. I think they are all 1-5/8" primaries. The TTI looks like it has the best plug access. All are $600-$900. No cheapie headers for that combo.

11-27-2016, 03:24 PM	#28
James L Miller Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 494 Likes: 6 Liked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Mopar 273-4bbl Combo Thanks for the info on the carb. Matt had mentioned Deano did his carb. Now I know he meant Dean Oliver. I have some 340 blocks, used to have a TA block, but sold it to a restorer in Houston many years ago. I'm going to go with the Hardblok. Thinking about using K1 rods and CP pistons. Not sure about what bore size and what rings? Anyone make spacers to fill the 5/64ths groove with a 1mm or 1.2mm top ring? The Edelbrock head looks like it might be a good future upgrade with only a 5HP hit. It will add some 68 pounds to the car, but with my fat butt driving I think it will be heavy already. I wonder if Edelbrock sells the head without the valve seats installed? I see that TTI, Dougs and Hooker makes headers for the early A-bodies. I didn't see anything on the Stahl site. I think they are all 1-5/8" primaries. The TTI looks like it has the best plug access. All are $600-$900. No cheapie headers for that combo. __________________ Mopar 2 Ya!