New 318 roller cam setup

I advocate LA 318/360 Roller Cam Engines (1985-1992) for a handful of reasons.

1. 8.8:1 advertised compression ratio
2. OEM Hardened valve seats
3. 302/308' casting cylinders heads, both proven to be capable castings
4. Simple-Cheap Replacement Parts Availablility
5. All LA bolt on parts fit
6. easy to find core replacement parts in JY's, Diplomat, FA, D/B 100/250
7. Moly Rings used by Ma' (leads to good Bore Conditions long after 100k)

If you add a decent intake/performance carb, headers, free flowing dual exhaust, and a fresh tune up, I would bet either RC~318/360 would make more than 250hp in stock longblock form....probably closer to +/-20, 300 crank hp.

$475 refurb is a winner in my book ! :cheers:

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