New from North Dakota

3406pk said

Welcome from Devils Lake. I'm a fan of the small block specially the 340. One thing to consider on your build is recondition the J heads vs buying new alum head. If it is true stock resto you may want the J. I did a stock head a few years ago that cost quite a bit. Enjoy the 318 for upcoming summer.

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My research is showing the same. I suppose it will come down to $$. I’m planning a solid bottom end - all forged. The block didn’t come with any extras so I will have to procure everything. If I can get by with an inexpensive rebuild on the heads and make due for the first year and then upgrade the following that would be ok. Not so concerned about having it as a true stock Resto. I already have the intake, but it would probably upset some purists (edelbrock pro flo 4 fuel injection).