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So, just found out why everything was so cheap. Just saw the engine for the first time. No FastBurn heads. Engine is a California 1984 model. Per AllPar, it should have a four barrel and already be in the 170hp (factory) range, but whoever pulled the engine must have snagged the original intake and carb as it no has a two barrel setup
 
66ValiantFullCustom said:
So, just found out why everything was so cheap. Just saw the engine for the first time. No FastBurn heads. Engine is a California 1984 model. Per AllPar, it should have a four barrel and already be in the 170hp (factory) range, but whoever pulled the engine must have snagged the original intake and carb as it no has a two barrel setup
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Still not a bad deal if it runs well with no smoke, not much better than any other old 318 though.
 
YY1 said:
That should be a roller cam motor.

A little spendy on a roller cam, but you should be able to reuse the roller lifters.

You can get a more efficient cam, with much faster ramps and not worry about break-in.

A standard LA intake will work, like the ubiquitous "Performer", which can be had very cheap.
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Should be, but for his budget or lack thereof, a flat tappet will be a better choice.
 
IIRC it's $300 for a decent name brand roller cam

vs

a hunert for a flat tappet cam and another fiddy or so for new lifters.

so, it costs about 150 for a more efficient cam that doesn't need special break in.
 
RustyRatRod said:
Oregon is 125 for a roller and 75 for a flat tappet. But then you have the expense of custom pushrods.
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The expense of shipping the cam to be re ground to and fro......
The additional expense of tappets, pushrods, etc.. all part of the game.

IMO, I would not have the cam reground but I would just get a new one.
 
66ValiantFullCustom said:
So, just found out why everything was so cheap. Just saw the engine for the first time. No FastBurn heads. Engine is a California 1984 model. Per AllPar, it should have a four barrel and already be in the 170hp (factory) range, but whoever pulled the engine must have snagged the original intake and carb as it no has a two barrel setup
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There you have it. Nothing special. @RustyRatRod knows of a few 318 cams if you want to hot rod it a bit. Otherwise, stock teens like a 4 barrel and headers to start with.
 
FWIW, the "170" HP 318 was the 73 and up Roadrunner 318 with dual exhaust.
 
toolmanmike said:
You guys are putting us moderators in a tough spot. The OP was asking if anybody has parts for sale for cheap but didn't start a "wanted thread". There is good discussion here so I will treat the thread as a information thread and suggest that the new member start a "wanted" thread when he gets ready to pull the trigger. If you have parts he may be interested in send him a PM or wait for the wanted thread. Thanks
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Is there now a wanted thread and process to response etc? Thanks
 
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