Crazy idea for 318

Most of the advice here is really good. I'd try to make my car even lighter though. It will take quite a bit of rpm to beat his low end torque. You need lots of gear and converter. The 904 is what you need. That is worth a couple of tenths alone due to weight. It takes closer to 50hp to turn the 727 as to where the 904 takes roughly 25. It can be done and any combo you build will be expensive; so go for it-- if it makes you happy!