Right about now anything is an improvement. It's not going to be a strip car. It will go to the strip and make some passes but it's really for me and the wife to enjoy. The way I figured was hey I already have these parts. Might as well put them to use. The original 318 build was on a budget. (Thanks 318Will). This build is no different. In fact with all the other problems I've run into my budget is way past blown. I just want to have safe, reliable, fun.