318 LA build

Solracmopar, I told you that you would get all kinds of opinions! Getting back to your original post it sounded to ME like you wanted to do what you could with your available parts, minimal cash outlay and ultimate goal of building a performance 360 when the rest of the car was complete. To that end I would concentrate on parts that will enhance the performance of your 318 and will work equally well with your 360. My suggestion: headers & exhaust system, converter, rear gear ratio. Without higher compression through pistons or small camber heads your just plain limited in what you can do without spending a fair amount of money on the motor. Keep your stock heads and look for a good 318 specific intake and cam which will work with those upgrades and will also be selling points when the time comes to off load the 318. Now, guys, lets give the kid some suggestions on affordable intake, cam, header, converter and gear combos!