318 Build.. Zero Deck or Stock Deck Clearance?

AJ/FormS said
Also depends on if you want the most out of it
or just want throw something together to run half-decent
Depends also on where you want the power to be
or maybe you just want to spin the tires
or maybe a lopey idle to be like a poser.
There is a world of a difference in every combo.I suppose there is one 318 engine that could do it all for you, but what is "all"?
Also, you could build an engine to run on 87gas for 85% of the time,but needs best gas at WOT with a 4bbl and headers. In other words; something like a DD on primaries all week, and then put in the good stuff, unlock the secondaries, and have at her all weekend. This was my goal when I built a 185psi 367 many years ago. But to my good luck, it was Ok with 87E10 100% of the time. And furthermore, running 185psi makes for a pretty powerful lil 367. Waaaay more than I had expected.
Had I started with perhaps a 190 psi 323, I'm pretty sure I would have been satisfied...........

Long ago I had a 69 Barracuda Notchback. The 318 had a pair of 360 1.88 valved heads to replace the old 318 heads that had cracked exhaust valves. The fix for the wiped cam lobe was a Comp Cams High Energy 260H. Weiand Action Plus with a 625 Carter on top. Converted to Chrysler Electronic ignition. Iron manifolds with 2.25 duals and the old Cherry Bombs. The rest was pretty much stock. This combo was ultra-reliable, ran well on 87 octane, got 19 or better MPG for my daily commute and was MUCH more fun to drive than before these changes. I plan a similar mild 318 for a friend's 67 Barracuda Fastback hoping for similar results but now know that combination has WAY LOW compression. So back to the question. What would be an appropriate compression goal for a guy whose budget dictates that Premium Fuel Only means it will sit in the garage until the Wife gives him the ole "You NEVER drive that old car. Why don't you just SELL it?" speech.