318 budget/low buck build.

Budget builds is all I know. It sounds like you have a plan and I can't even imagine how hard it is to find good parts there at a good price. I wish shipping wasn't a killer, because there is a ton of sb parts on here all of the time for cheap.

I recently built a budget magnum headed 318 that is a little screamer. As far as using a crosswind intake it depends on who you talk to. I am currently running a crosswind on my little beater 318 and have had no issues. Gaskets lined up perfect and have had no leaking issues. Good luck with the build and keep us updated.