Camshaft + converter for 318 w/302 heads

318willrun said

Well, if you "bracket race it only", then the next question is "are you looking to go fast?"

1. yes, the .474/280 cam will work. I've used that cam in a few 318's (street cars)
2. I would run a quality 9.5 converter, on the loose side (3800 stall)
3. I would gear it so that you cross the line 200 rpm's before your shift point. That won't be 3.55's. It will be around 4.30's - 4.56's
4. I would sell both your intakes, and buy a RPM air gap (edelbrock)
5. Yes, you can port the 302 heads. I'd advise it or they will be the bottle neck of your combo.

What E.T. are you hoping to run? What class?

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I race 1/8 mile bracket racing in the street and footbrake classes. I do not care what et it runs, just want it to have the correct power and torque curves. What cam will match these stock heads and a slightly raised compressio. ratio?