Just bought a old motor..couple questions...

My car has a nice 318 with a mild build on it in there right now that works perfect.

If it helps you to sleep at night knowing that the code on the side of the engine that no one can see indicates that this is the correct year, but not the correct VIN engine for your car, go for it.

I don't tell people how to spend their money as long as they don't tell me how to spend mine.