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Old Nov 18, 2018 | 10:22 PM
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I am going to rebuild my 318 what parts would you recommend thanks
 
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Old Nov 18, 2018 | 10:29 PM
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What do you want to pull?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2018 | 01:41 PM
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a towing cam and aftermarket fuel injection are about the only things i would probably recommend for towing. if money is not an option magnum block/heads or better breathing heads for the la block wouldn't hurt.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 05:38 PM
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I wouldn't rebuild.. I'd put a good used 360 magnum in there with a 4bbl intake and carb of your choice. 360 mags have a bunch of torque in their stock config, save your $ for other fun.
 
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the biggest reason why i didn't suggest a magnum build was because most of the time you pretty much have to replace the head or it is recommend since the stock one are thin and prone to cracking at which point it really don't matter much whether you get a magnum or la 360 if you are going to spend money on a new set of heads.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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So if I do the 360, it's externally balanced right, 318 internally right ? what do I have to do to the tranny, which I just had rebuilt. Thanks
 
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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 01:01 PM
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also I know this is sacrilege, but what about throwing in a SBC with a adapter plate Full crate 360 about $5000, 350's run about $3000 big difference ???
 
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you can buy a neutrally balanced flex plate for the 360. they started using them on the late 90's magnum 360's.
 
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