Best Years for the 318 LA?

  • If you want a roller cam, then '85 to 91 would be your choice for the LA.
  • If you want a steel crank, then you'll be looking at early pickup truck engines. Early years do not have hardened seats for todays gas.
  • I'm not sure there is an "absolute gold mine year" for the LA 318.
So basically your thought is roller years are good. Especially for fuel. Even if the heads generally suck and I go with a different set?