318 build. what would you do?

318's were put in all sorts of Exotica such as Dusters, Darts, Scamps, Coronets, Belvederes, Fury's, Demon's, pickups, vans, Volares, Grand Fury's, Diplomats, Fifth Avenues.

I love how they are still very obtainable....and cheap because people only want cubic inches and not plentiful parts.

I would use a Roller Cam block and reuse the factory cam or get a custom grind from Comp Cams......my last 318 build I got a roller that was 228/230 @ .050", .520" 112 for $285.00

Cloyes Double Roller Timing Chain.

Freshen up the 302 heads with some 1.88/1.60's and new hardware.

Edelbrock Performer with a 650 holley and your all set.

Check this out...I read that you don't want NOS, and you want to stay all motor but....this is what I would put your $1500 towards: http://www.thesuperchargerstore.com/Mopar.html

Would make a nice little runner for chump change.....when it throws a rod out the side of the block (if it ever does)....another long block is only like $100-300 away!!!