Yr. I ask the question because I plan to put together a stroker motor this summer. Wasn’t planing on putting it on the 318. Could you explain what correctly consists of. I’m still learning so bear with me.
I'll make a fun guess on cam timing because I'm just a fun guy.
You probably A) don't have much lift B) have a spilt duration cam (I hate that unless you know WHY you're doing it and most don't) C) you are running pretty small at .050 numbers and D) the LSA is at least 110 if not 112.
All that adds up to a soggy bottom end and to make that cam RPM to peak (and past peak a little) the cam grinder moved the events around to get the RPM where he wanted it.
I don't know what heads you have either.
Post that up and let's see where you are. In 1980 I built a 318 with a Strip Dominator and 1.750 headers and a 3500 converter. The guy made money with that thing every week.
So RRR nailed it. It's in HOW you build what you HAVE that's important. But I'm not a fan of band aiding a compromised cam grind by using an intake that has more flaws than Jimmy Carter has pills.
