150 HP LA 318 - vs - 230 HP Magnum 318

sure.....I have No Idea.

Say What You Want....you obviously already have.

Magnums are junk....good for a boat anchor, IMO.
The LA went unchanged from 65-92 because it was designed right, and never crapped out till the 318 Nylon timing gear broke....because it was designed that way.
And Ma' used Moly rings in the 80's LA's.....so their bores are still good at 100k too...

MAGNUMS have Different Intake bolt holes, different valve covers, different valvetrain, different timing cover....and their computer controlled OEM.

Sure, anyone can slap one together, and slip it into an Abody if they are determined enough.....but they are different than a good ole LA.....and with different comes NEW problems.

My advice, and the advice I offer to people who post questions like the OP asked.....is Honest, and valuable to a guy who doesnt have alot of money, and cant afford to make costly mistakes.

You need to get a clue there 64drtgt.......the valve covers and the roller cam, and the pedestal mounted rockers dont make them Better,.....it makes them different, and more complicated when your trying to Frankestein a car together.