Okay, yeah you can say that, but don't dawg the 318. It's still a good engine and just because every tom, dick, and harry puts a 340/360 in their a-body, doesn't mean he has to. I'm putting a 318 in my Dart Sport and I anticipate at least mid 12's out of it and it will still be a street car 90% of the time. That's not to say that there's not other mods that have to be done to the car to get that done, but it will still be a 318 none-the-less.
I'm not dawging the 318. I am saying that depending on the price of the 318 that he is talking about, he might be able to get an engine that is in better condition, and doesn't need a re-build. You can build up a 318 very well, it has been proven over and over again. It's frusterating to a in-experienced builder to log on here and ask a question, and everyone and there dog is telling them how to spend HIS money, and alot of it to boot. He isn't looking for a race car....at least thats my impression. he isn't wanting to rebuild an engine to get lots of HP out of it. He is looking for a V8 for the sound, and a little added HP. A 318 can do that, SO can a 360, it just depends how much HP he is wanting, and if he want's more HP for his money, than a 360 is the best bet. that is all I am saying. You are makeing a street strip car, HE isn't...big difference.
Now, I will agree you can put basically the same parts and money into a 360 and get more power out of it, but I have seen way too many times that someone chooses a 318 and they get ripped apart on here because someone else thinks they need a 360. Beside that, if he already has the 318 then why spend EXTRA money to buy the 360 that he doesn't have when he's not lookin for tenths of a second at the track.
I don;t think he allready has the 318. his original post says that he can "get" one. So he won't be spending any extra money...and if he buys that 318, and then spends $1500 to rebuild it, he will be spending way more than a $500 running 318/360
All in all, I'm not replying to argue, I still say the 318 will give you all the sound you want depending on the exhaust system chosen and will give you enough power depending on what is done to it to lay you back in the seats. Just keep in mind, that every mod you look into is gonna cost you money and when you decide on what mods to make I would make sure you buy quality parts. You'll be better off in the long run if you do. It is like someone else said, you will also want to take into consideration the WHOLE package here. Converting a /6 car to a V8 car takes mods no matter what size the V8. Mounts will have to swapped, different trannys will have to be put into place, rear end gear ratios will have to be looked at.
I agree that a 318 will be perfect...but I don't think that 318 is a good idea. the /6 advice is a good option too. And that guy that mentioned the "hole package part" must know his stuff. ;)
You could also make some mods to that /6 to make it run more like a V8, there are numerous power adders that are now out for /6s and more seem to show up all the time. Just a lot of options out there, the main thing is do what YOU want and be happy with it, no matter what anyone else says or thinks.
