/6 to V8 questions

MLC Dodge said

I'm not really looking for a whole lot of power, but rather, something that responds to me mashing on the go pedal. The single barrel /6 just has no uuumph! A 318 sounds like plenty for my desires. I will keep my eyes out for a donor V8 car. BTW, I have drum brakes all around.

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318's are cheap and easy to find, could even go used, tear it down and put in new gaskets, paint it and go! The suspension stuff is easy to find too. For the front brakes you will need (from a 73-76 a-body) the spindles, upper control arms, brake proportioning valve...that's really it, the calipers, rotors, hoses, can all be bought at the local parts store yet.

Forgot on the rear that a leaf spring change would be good too, or could have a shop install another leaf or 2 and they should be good to go. I think if you can buy smart and can settle for some used parts along the way, this can easily be done in your $5000 budget!