Why are 318's low HP and torque?

if youre anything like me, it doesnt matter how i build it, i always want more. follow the plan that SS is laying out for you, be happy with it, use it and enjoy it. while you are doing that , set the stage with another build on the side that you can really go nuts with , and drop it in when the time is right. you have nothing but time. plus you are going to learn a lot on the way.