Hypothetical 318 Commando Build
Mine is fairly close to the question asked, but the 318 doesn't have a dual-point distributor, high compression pistons, or a solid camshaft (but it does have double roller chain).
I have a circa 1979-1980 318 in my 1965 Formula S which uses the factory chrome air cleaner, factory Carter AFB 3854S carburetor, factory finned valve covers, a factory intake manifold (1966 273 manifold to match the 318 intake bolt size/angle), factory Torquelflite and a 2 1/2" TTI exhaust with stock 273 exhaust manifolds. The 318 received a stock rebuild so uses the stock 318 long block and hydraulic camshaft.
From a stop, the transplanted "open" 489 case 8 3/4" rear-end will spin a tire or two if I step on the accelerator a little too hard. I believe the ring and pinion ratio is 2.76.
Mine is fairly close to the question asked, but the 318 doesn't have a dual-point distributor, high compression pistons, or a solid camshaft (but it does have double roller chain).
I have a circa 1979-1980 318 in my 1965 Formula S which uses the factory chrome air cleaner, factory Carter AFB 3854S carburetor, factory finned valve covers, a factory intake manifold (1966 273 manifold to match the 318 intake bolt size/angle), factory Torquelflite and a 2 1/2" TTI exhaust with stock 273 exhaust manifolds. The 318 received a stock rebuild so uses the stock 318 long block and hydraulic camshaft.
From a stop, the transplanted "open" 489 case 8 3/4" rear-end will spin a tire or two if I step on the accelerator a little too hard. I believe the ring and pinion ratio is 2.76.
