Basic 318 info needed

I have 2 318s that both run well 1st is a 1972 in 3/4 ton 4x4 pick up... the second is a 1988 1/2 ton 2wd pickup motor.. is one short block better than the other? is one set of heads better? I Don't know the specifically what cam I will install but it will be a small RV type Think like an Edelbrock performer cam, My understanding is I will need to change the oil pan and pick up to fit in an A body.. Will the pan and pickup off the 360 in the car work and do 318/360s use the same flex plate? Thank you


No, the 318 pan is not interchangeable with the 360 pan... The rear radius for the rear main is different...

Any pan from a 273, 318, or 340 will work...

The 360 pans have a unique rear main radius....

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