So here we start....150$ 318 LA short block

So i decided to buy my engine for my cuda , 1971 cuda , 4 speed trans , 3.23 rear or more minimum...the engine is a late 71 casting and its very nice inside...got the crank / rods and a set of 30 over 318 pistons ifi wanted to oversize , its basicaly a short block , clean solid one...but new to La and always had 5.9 magnums , i want a low budget engine dont mind if it has 300 hp but i want a high rpm 6000 screamer and a fun reliable engine...not a turd that cost me 5-6k and overtheats in 10 mins traffic.....were do i start from here...a 100$ 318 short block...to replace my missing 340 that i never had with the car. Thank you guys

6K plus RPM in a 318. Then here's my suggestion. Over cam it with a fairly stout solid lifter cam and run Rhoads V-MAX lifters on it with the direct oiling groove. Those lifters are totally badass and will make that beeotch scream. If you can find the old MP .528 solid, that would make a fantastic choice.

Read about them. Get the ones with the super groove lube option. I know, it says "racing applications only" regarding use on solid cams but they'll work fine. Especially with the oiling groove skeetin oil all over the lobes. lol

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