318 build thoughts?
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318 build thoughts?
I recently bought a replacement 318 for my half ton after loosing the clutch , oil pump and a crank bearing in the original. I'm looking to rebuild the replacment. But I want to do it right. Rebuild kit, intake, headers, head work?, rockers, cam, ya know... was online last night but don't really know the best combination for these motors. I'm keeping it fuel injected and don't wanna lose any bottom end. I'm willing to spend some cash but don't wanna stroke a 318 so I'm looking for the best combo for a stock block. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
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just dont use a cam or carb that is to big. for a daily driver no bigger that a 500 CFM carb, even a good chrysler factory 2 bbl would be ok. a cam no bigger than .430-.450 lift. and no more than 268 degrees duration. any more and the MPG goes south. just my idea.
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And that's REALLY conservative on the cam.. I think the is less lift than stock. (but, I could be wrong. Yeah, I know, shocking....
)@OP: What is your main goal here? More power? Torque? Fuel economy? (pick two...... can't have all three.)
I will second the notion on replacing the heads. Don't bother wasting money on the stockers. It's pointless. Clearwater/Odessa have better castings, and can be custom ordered, if you so desire. (optional valve sizes, springs, CNC porting, etc.)
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yes iam conservative on such things. i have had them all big cams ect. but for a daily driver i will go conservative. iam not saying what i say should be used for every one ,just remember if you put a big cam in and dont like it. i told you so. of course it fine for some people.
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yes iam conservative on such things. i have had them all big cams ect. but for a daily driver i will go conservative. iam not saying what i say should be used for every one ,just remember if you put a big cam in and dont like it. i told you so. of course it fine for some people.
