318 vs. 360?

The problem that I have is that I have been collecting small-block stuff for about 7 years. Nothing spectacular, but I am resourceful and I part out trucks on occasion. This has left me with an early 360, 302 heads for a 318 build, an aftermarket intake, and a complete factory 318 4-barrel car that runs great etc. I literally have most everything but gaskets and that type of thing. Plus the engine in the car runs real nicely. I am not expecting to run 12's off of this stuff, far from it.

For me to convert to a B series engine is going to be a complete infrastructure upgrade. Because as you stated, most everything will not interchange. The problem is that the deal on the B series engine is sweet. Realistically, most of my small block stuff would not sell for much.

Ideally I want to run my mid-13's and still get 14-16MPG. I'm am attempting to figure out the best way to do that.

Coming from a large 4x4 background I have come to realize that you can't get the MPG and performance without some sacrifices.

I live literally 18 miles from work. That is the shortest distance that I drive at all. Five miles either way nets me nothing so a 10mpg car is not much of an option. If I did end up with one, it would need to be real fast to justify it.

I'm not whining, but just looking for the best option to get me there.

Thank you, ROB