Boingk's Budget 318 Build
Cheers for the tipoff on 318willrun's build, Abodybomber! Very solid and right up my alley.
My downside dollarwise is the awful exchange rate (1AUD=USD0.76) and scarcity of local parts. I've ended up ordering a complete overhaul kit from Falcon Global on eBay:
Sealed Power flat tops,
Mahle rings,
King bearings,
Sealed power lifters & timing set,
Federal mogul gasket kit.
Total $590 posted. Add in the $250 for the block and we're at $840.