65 Barracuda 318 Rebuild, Cam, timing, lifters maybe a kit?

Tnx, TMM... just trying to work with the OP's thoughts and preferences, and optimize around that. He does not seem to be in the place to change pistons at this time, as he mentions getting on with the restoration. IMHO, it helps to explain the +'s and -'s of each approach; a few people just want a formula, but most folks want to have at least some idea of the 'why'.

OBTW, OP, cam timing as noted, WILL make a difference in throttle response and driveability in daily driving use. So, if you can stand a bit more work, then see if you can swing the time to set the cam timing. It requires a degree wheel (can be printed from online patterns, or bought) and a borrowed or bought dial indicator, and is most easily done with the intake and/or heads off.