318 low-rpm performance ........... for the NEWBE

Of course adding cr gears stall and displacement is gonna probably come out being a better performing street car, but those are generally the last mods people want to make if at all. Doesn't mean you still can't add performance.

Adding a mild cam 4bbl and exhaust is probably gonna add hp/tq from around 2500 to 3000 rpms and up to shift point over stock 318 even if it takes a small hit under 3000 rpms the gains at 3000 rpms and up can be fairly substantial, 160 hp, 280 tq @ 3000 rpm vs 194 hp, 340 tq @ 3000 rpm, a 194 hp is more than a stock 318 makes and is at least pull strong from 3000 rpm possibly from 2500 rpm to shift points over stock. Engine stalls what 1800-2000 rpm so you got like 500-1000 rpms the stock might have an advantage.

Based on 5-6 dyno 318 builds out there.