If you have the DID chain tool, then you cut the chain by pushing out a pin using the DID tool.
If you order the oem kit, you could order the kit for a speedy(16) america (17). I need others to input here, but does one of the 270's come stock now with an 18 tooth? If so order that kit. It's up to you to figure the total price of going to an 18 tooth buying the america kit and a 18 sprocket vs buying all separate.
Colored stuff is bling. stronger chains are the 530s with which you have to go with the 530 chain rings. Tech vault for apps.
