318 300-350 hp goal : now 323 cu.in

Here we see my 70 340 with j heads beside the 318 , to built it like a 340 is a very good plan , i have already a double timing chain , hv oil pump , m1 la intake dual plane , but dont know what heads to choose. , the 2 last engine i buit was 2x 380 hp mopar crates but never played with a 318 ( surely not to make it a pocket rocket !! ) *** want a street driver so in a light 70 duster , 3.23 or 3.91 gears , and already have a 4 speed for it.

With those gears i wouldn't go bigger than comps xe262h with headers or 265deh if running manifolds. Stock 340 cam is similar to xe250h. 318 with 3.91 is similar to 340/3.73 and 360/3.55