302 heads-Is it worth putting them on a stock 318

lee g said

A magnum swap is a long term option. Right now the car will only be a driver no track time. Current set up will be a stock intervals 318/904 with a shift kit. Excel rock intake with a edelbrock 4 barrel carb. Will have headers since I have those laying around already. 3.73 geared 8.8 rear end.

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Then yes, get the 302 heads, mill .020 on the block side and .019 off the intake side of the heads, good valve job, clean up the ports (see 318willruns thread on home porting or just clean the bowls up. Add a cam, lifters, valvesprings, and a double roller timing chain. Now you are talking.