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

Johnny Dart said

I wanna tell you I built a hot little 318 with a stock original motor,in my 70 Dart.It had about 70,000 miles on it.

All I did was add a Edelbrock performer with a Edelbrock 600,wich in my opinion is the perfect intake carb set-up for the 318. Also with a Edelbrock carb,all factory linkages/fuel lines bolt right up.

Electronic ignition.

Dual exhaust,Flowmaster 40's, H-pipe.
The kicker was the Hi-Po 340 manifolds !!

Never got a 1/4 mile time, but I tell you this car was no joke with this set-up.
I could roast the tires with this car. Was really fun to drive.

So yes you can wake up a stock 318 with the right bolt ons.

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Dont think I can get any closer to your question than this write up.
It is exactly the answer to what you asked.

I never said anything about changing a cam. Changed to a 4bbl intake/carb on a "STOCK" 318 and had some tire roasting fun !!!

The only difference from yours and mine is the 340 manifolds and electronic ign. Both upgrades can be used if you go bigger. The 318 manifolds will be the biggest restriction. Electronic ign upgrade is easy.

Ive seen Performer intakes and Edelbrock 600's go for around $100.00 each.

In closing: Yes its worth it !!!!!!
Like you said it's wrenching !!! It's fun !!!! Its experience !!!!

Get out there and do it !!!! 8)