Cheap 318 build questions

I would remove the 302 swirl port heads and see if they need a valve job, if the ring seal is OK, then just service the heads or just lap the valves. Pocket port those heads
and put in new springs (remove the exhaust rotators). Sent the roller cam out to
Oregon or Delta cams for a MILD regrind less than 210 degrees, dont put a cheap
flat tappet cam in regrind is less $$ anyway
I can appreciate the CHEAP aspect to your question!
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