Budget D100 360 Suggestions

Just recently picked up a 1979 360 core for my dad to build on the cheap for his 71 D100. He doesn't want to sink a ton of money into it and if I find some good deals on parts, I'd be glad to help him out as well.

1) What would be a good choice for a camshaft? He wants to retain the stock rockers if possible unless I can find a good deal on some adjustables.

2) Would upgrading the stock 4bbl intake to something like a performer or the like be worthwhile?

3) Are there any other cheap upgrades worth doing?

The bottom end look surprisingly good, so he'll likely just do some basic clean-up and re-ring and bearing it before swapping out the stock 318. Thanks for the input.

Yea, leave the sp2p alone.
Keep the OE intake and hopefully the carb as well.
A cam with a duration of [email protected] max with the stock torque converter should be used.
Exhaust manifold builds should use a split duration camshaft.Summit racing has inexpensive headers. 2-1/2 exhaust should be used.
Viscous fan should be used.
Chrome box or a FBO or a MSD (last choice.)
Gears! That cam size mentioned above likes up to 3.55's.

If you do any head work, a standard rebuild and back cut valves, multi angle valve job is all you will need.

Cheap roller rockers? Not on my stuff!