I think we got a little off track here. Something about a 360 throwing a rod and then building a workable 318. When you build a motor (any motor), you need a plan. without going into a plan book here, I just want to put my two cents on the above mention 318. I would not install a High Volume oil pump with a stock pan. You can run the pump dry and throw a rod. Sounds liken he is on the way of doing the same again. Truck and Van oil pans have the deep pans, which I use on my Van with the 70' 340, but they will not work on a stock A-Body without a little fabrication. Both the 318 and 340 have the short stroke, which would be best for stock car racing and 1/8 mile strip or even 1/4 mile with the right gear(back to the plan). The 360 with it's longer stroke can produce more torque and top end. Depending on its use, they are all great power plants, but need a good plan.
