318 2bbl manifold swap with OE cam - worth it?

Don't expect much from just an intake and carb swap in a stock 318.

You WILL get something out of it but it will be far from life changing. It will feel like the same thing but as my grandpa would say "A little more poop".

Thats about it.

I wouldn't run a Holley 650 and no way would I run a Holley 650DP, even if you plan a build up in the future.

(Get the carb you need for your future build when you know for sure what you are building)

Both are over kill and the DP would simply suck *** on there.


If you just NEED to do it I would look used for sure. Any money you spend on this 318 comes off the top of your "Real" build.

If it were me..... I would just live with it and use my cash on parts for my 340 build.


Just a note... I don't know what you ran but lets say it was a 17 flat..... If you got a full second from the intake and carb swap (you won't) would a 16 flat really make you happy? If not don't waste the cash.