318 Rebuild suggestions?

I said 32 was possible.
Built right, for torque, which is what a Dak needs, the long-stroke 360 can build more torque at lower rpms. That means you don't have to open the butterflies as far to achieve the same acceleration as with the teener.Less butterfly opening can mean less fuel being burned, and that leads to less money spent on gas.
A hi-compression crate 360(5.9) will likely cost a few bucks more than a custom built 5.2, but the fuel savings over the life of the engine can more than make up for the initial outlay; if you drive it conservatively.And the extra power comes in real handy from time to time.
But to each, his own. Do the math,satisfy your needs .

Having worked with 3.58stroke 360s for so many years, I just know a bit about their potential,and have no interest in the smaller Mopar offerings, in a 3650 pound (like mine) chassis.If I had a lightweight chassis, I might consider a smaller engine.
If I still had a Dak, Ima thinking a 3.58stroke 318. A guy could put a longer period cam in that sucker and still have some good Dcr left over. That would make about 349 cubes. Yeah, a stroker-teener! Torque and mpgs;Best of both worlds?