318 build. what would you do?

Your 82 probably has 8.5:1 compression pistons. First I would loose those. Find some cheap 9.5:1 pstons and replace them.
Look for a decent pair of early 70's 360 2 barrel truck heads mill them .030.
You get about 10:1 comp.
Find a LD4B intake and a 4160 Holly
Headers of course...but be sure they are equal length tubes....some say there is no difference but there sure is at least 10HP.
Look for good used parts where you can like at moparts.com
add a cam.

Piston kit- 385
used heads- 150 (I know, I just bougt a pair.)
LD4B- 100
4160- 148
Headers- 220
Isk cam 125
machine work- 185
rebuild kit 188 (I just paid $148 for the valve job plus $40 for milling)
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TOTAL $ 1500

I know this because that is one that I'm doing right now. I'm also building a 360 stroker. I found fenderwall Hookers used for $220 including shipping...used but the nessesary dents were already in them.
The carb I got off e-bay, it's never been used. The casting # for the heads you want is: 3418915
Try to find a copy of 'MOPAR ENGINE' Carroll Shelby's "Speed Secrets"
I use it like my Bible for MOPARs. A lot of tricks that take a little time but not much $$$ and they all add up to more HP.
Hope this helps.
SD:glasses2:


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