Decluttering the stock 318

So, I'm decluttering my original stock 318 w/ 904 in my 1972 Gold Duster. Was wondering if some of the more knowledgeable techs know what pulley set & belt length that I'll need when I remove the A/C. I have a spare Edelbrock performer intake and Holley 4 barrel carb to reinstall on it, and dress her up a bit ....those are my plans. I'm researching a good header set, which I hear is frustrating to install on the drivers side. I have a 360 w/ 340 J heads that I'll be building as I drive this 43,000 mile car. Would you do a cam on the 318? I have mostly everything for the 360 except a new cam. Anybody got any good information that I could use before I tackle this job?

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If you want to install a cam in the 318, I would recommend this one with a set of Rhoades lifters part # 2018...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CEO7E4/?tag=joeychgo-20


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Rhoads Lifters

Read the second article to see how they work... I've been using them for over 30 years and have put over 200,000 miles on a set with no problems...

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Then be sure to replace the stock timing chain with a good double roller... The stock 318 timing chains are cheap junk and stretch very easily...

I like this Edelbrock true roller double roller, I've run them for over 100,000 miles plus and they don't stretch very much, I've put over 200,000 miles on these also with no problems....

Edelbrock Performer-Link True Roller Timing Chain Set

Edelbrock Performer-Link True Roller Timing Chain Sets 7803