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That does sound like fun..but..I want this to be a highway cruiser, too, so cant go crazy on cam and gearing. You've given me alot to think about, thanks again. 
If you even considered a 273 in the first place, the absolute best bang for buck is a free 318. A 360 would be your next choice, then a 340, and a 273 last. One of my cars has a warmed over 273 installed by previous owner, I am suprised how peppy it is ( same crank as a 340) around town, but if it has any mpg advantages, they are unseen because I keep my foot in it. You might want to rethink "cool". 
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
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