Cheap 318 build questions

Warning!

“80-90 & 145” is a clear sign that engine is half way to toast. Use the late ‘80’s engine.

On the ‘80’s engine, it would be my opinion to spend the money on a roller cam to replace the roller cam. If the lifters are fit for re use, great! If not, there cheap to replace. VERY CHEAP TO REPLACE!

Keep the heads on top and just swap out the intake for a dual plane OE iron unit or a Performer. Use a 600 cfm carb. Don’t sweat the port mismatch.

Finish up the engine with dual exhaust and upgrade the ignition. Contact Johnnymac for a ready to run distributor. Very inexpensive and it’s the same dang thing as a MSD.
Mine works great!

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