18,000 orig. mile 318 build

cudak888 said
Also a good option if you find them.

And on that used carb note - don't try it. Too much of a headache potential.

I'd suggest the new Summit 600cfm carb which has fantastic reviews (and a bowl design that won't leak like a Holley) and no reports of loose throttle shafts out of the box due to poor castings.

However, I think a 600cfm might be a bit over the top for a smog-era 318 with minimal mods. You don't want your engine budget getting sucked through the venturis with no purpose other than to score your cylinder walls prematurely.

-Kurt

The cheap Holleys are also fantastic. Definitely worth messing with.

Jonnylightening said
I do have a set of 2 15" wheels on the front of my d100 i think they are around 7" wide. What about staggering the two like the LO23 dart 14s in front 15s in back?

These cars came with 15x7s all around on some years. They'll fit/work fine- would be a good ugprade. Ford wheels need the centers opened to fit a Chrysler product.

Jonnylightening said
What about the later 318 (302) heads? Ive read that they flow pretty decent and have the closed chamber bowls

Shouldn't be a consideration. You'll maintain your stock low compression unless you mill them, but won't gain any flow to note. A stock 340/360 intake would be an improvement, RPM, Airgap, LD340 would be better but more money. A decent 340-sized cam would see improvement. Upgrading to some cheap 340/360/318-4 heads could be worth doing. Primary goal should be getting everything back up to snuff and maintenance items. A Magnum motor swap would be a huge step ahead for a driver.