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Jul 14, 2009 | 10:23 AM

sstobie

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1963 Fury

I have a 63 Fury with a 318 poly. The car uses a 727 push button trans. I want to keep the trans in the vehicle. Looking to replace the engine due to limited availability of parts (4 barrel manifold).

Which year LA style 318 would best take it's place and utilize the existing trans? I don't want to spend a ton of money, but will probably go through the new 318 to verify reliability and performance.
Can you reccomend a manifold, cam and ingition for this swap as well?

Jul 14, 2009 | 12:32 PM

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I have heard that the poly is a really good motor.

You shouldbe able to find a running 318 for under $300 easy. There are a ton of them out there. As for a cam and intake, you can't go wrong with Edelbrock's stuff. Already matched for ya. Only thing is they can be pricey.

If that is too much for ya, then I would get the specs of the cam and find a purple shaft cam that is very close.

For intakes, once again, Edelbrock is the way to go. I have never had an issue with one fitting. Weiand on the other hand, I could not get theirs to fit right at all.

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:20 AM

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Thanks for the information Tim. I just ordered the Edelbrock manifold for a late model 318. My buddy has an Edelbrock 650 I am buying as well. Does anyone have any information on my current pushbutton tranny mounting to a late model 318? Will it work?