New member with a 318!!

Well the cars been sitting for a long time, but I went out this weekend and put a good battery in it and dumped some gas down the carb to see if it would come to life a for a few seconds, but its DEAD! lol

I didnt spend a whole lot of time fiddling with it because I was at home and it was cold outside in the driveway. Looks like Im just gonna load it up and carry it over to my shop where I have tools, lights, heat, etc to start digging into it. I have to give the car a 1000 Point inspection anyways and take a list of all parts that will need replacement/service before she hits the street.


So..... whats the most radical combo I can run on a stock 318 short block and heads? This was a 230 horse engine in stock trim correct?

What cam would would give the absolute most performance in an otherwise stock long block? I know it is possible to go too much and loose power.

How many rpms can I safely turn an original 40 yr old bottom end with 63,000 miles?

Anybody have a link to a electronic ign how to or write up? The points have gotta go!! Can I use a magnum distributor?