Easiest/Cheapest way to a 4bbl 318?

Ok, thanks again for the info (especially you T67...you really have put some effort into this thread :) ).

The one thing about the current heads is that the valve seals ARE worn out or so that is what my dad and brother think and they have WAY more knowledge on this stuff that I can ever hope to attain. It smokes when you restart it after it has been sitting (even for a short while).

And, more than likely, I'm going to have to get beefier springs to go along with even a mild cam upgrade. I'm thinking if I'm going to have to do all that I might as well try to improve/replace them while they are off the car.

I'll check out those assembled heads you were talking about for $399. I'm thinking I'll have roughly $2,000 to put into this thing by next Spring by the time bonus and tax returns hit :)