The Truth about 318s

The higher initial cost of the larger engine is more than offset by the cost of modifying the 318 to produce giant killer results.

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I agree in some ways with what you are saying - but I am a champion for the stroker 318 cause - and I think you have to consider the following points:

When you start with a 318 car , to go with a BB its not just the engine you have to change -

You have different headers, K frame, usually you have to change from a 904 to a 727, change the intake and the list goes on...

By the time you've done this, the xtra $2000 for some KB slugs, 360 rods, some ported cast 360 smogger heads and a 4" crank pales in comparison.

Iv'e heard a lot of reasons to build a 360 or 340 over a stroked teen, and I agree with a lot of them - but I don't reckon the same argument for a Big block conversion holds water.