The Truth about 318s

All great input here......I just wanted to add that when people compare a 318 to a 327 Chevy (an engine that is considered a legend), I think the 318 shines (I'm sure most average people don't), what with it's longer rods, bigger lifter foot and the fact that you can build it with some 360 heads and a forged crank for cheap (early 273) and it should be ready to scream. Just gotta get that compression up, do the necessary machine work to get rid of those stacked tolerances.