318 simple bolt on setup for more horsepower

Is that a stock year 318?

Head flow over compression or did we forget this lesson learned?
The offers of the Edelbrock carb and intake are really nice offering I would jump on. Or the Holley carb. I've run both on mellow 318 engines and they perform the same. Equal.

What gear ratio do you want to run and tire size?

Purchase the cam in a kit. Everything that is needed including a timing chain. Some places like Comp Cams will have all of these parts matched up.

Headers into a Summit/Jegs exhaust kit is an easy and inexpensive way to get it done quickly.

Your now 90% done with the power department.