Cam and carb selections

Rani, is this a true street car that should remain a mileage getter and sound quite, kind of like just a simple sprinkle of HP parts to enhance the over all package?
A car Mom and Dad get into and don’t know you jacked with it? A car the cops don’t even notice rolling on by?

Or are we looking for some added hot rod appeal?

As a start, for the 318, I like the Performer over the OE 360 intake. But if your just working with what you have, the OE 360/4 intake, it’ll be fine.

If you want to use a TQ, first it should be in excellent shape. If it is not and rebuilding it yourself is out, then look for the old over the counter replacement TQ carb with the electric choke. They also have the small primary up front. Make sure you use that thick OE gasket under the TQ!

A good replacement for the TQ is simply a Edelbrock 600 AVS. Find a small spacer/gasket to reduce heat to the carb!

I’m with @AJ/FormS on leaving the stock cam in there.
I’d be careful on up sizing the cam and I would look into “Mileage Cams” with a 112. This keeps idle smooth. Not super great on low end power. But it will sound and move the car like stock with more punch than stock.

Also on the exhaust. You just do a dual exhaust. Add in an H pipe, use a long case muffler and then on out to the tail pipe. That would be excellent. You’ll need nothing more.

Tell us, what car, rear end, gear & tire size are we working with here? This would be considered very important to the over all package and even more so a cam, which I don’t think you’ll need.... unless more power/torque is being sought.