knowledgable engine guys!

I am after a good street cruiser, with a little power behind it when i need it but also running AC, i have an 833 4 speed and 3:23 rear. I'm not sold on the 318, but i have a 68', 72', 88' 318- 76 400 and a 77 360. I am just fishing the waters to see what combos are out there without going overkill and maintaining a dependable daily driver mopar. But i was curious about those 302 heads because i've heard a lot about them...and i am trying my best to learn about *** milled with *** piston and etc etc...= *** compression...I always just went stock everything because my father believes stock is the way to go, but now i have a few $$ to build my dream machine so i want to make the best decision, most informed, and best bang for my buck that will last me a while. So all of the forums opinions I value very much and appreciate. I do believe whatever i do BJR is my choice to work the heads.