Which engine?

I would say a 318 is a quick option ...to get it running

However I would still be on the lookout for a 360.

I am surprised no one has mention this but a 360 is also good for future expansion. ......think 408 stroker. That is a very far off goal but a 360 is like buying an upgradable computer because a stroker option is definitely on the table with a 360.

You could stroke a 318 but that is not as effective for the money.

I like all mopar engines, I am even building a slant six now for fun because there is no such thing as a bad mopar engine. I do have a 360 tucked away in one of my darts and I can see the day I move for an upgrade and order a stroker kit and bring the big guns out.

For now, the stock 360 is very effective.....3.58 stroke vs. 3.31 stroke. There is a difference there, and that makes the 360 very effective even in stock form.

Just don't get the idea of putting 360 heads on a 318, the increased combustion chamber size kills the compression and it wont run right ....ask me how I know :realcrazy: