318 low-rpm performance ........... for the NEWBE

YY1 said
Why do these always turn into:

A- don't do anything to a 318, because it's useless, unless....

To me there's two main way to look at a build, build for X power or Y rpm, to build for X power these engines are generally gonna take the same parts but the 318 needs more rpm gear stall etc..

For Y rpm the 318 gonna make less power but need parts that make less power but probably gonna work at same rpm and need similar gear stall but be slower than larger engine.

1st one should be similarly fast but 318 less streetable 2nd both should be similarly streetable but 318 be less fast, the larger engine is generally seen as getting the better results in both of these situations.

But if in 1st one you don't care about driveability or 2nd one speed then it don't matter.

YY1 said
B- change the heads, install a 4000 RPM converter, change the bore, install a .700 lift cam, and 5.13 gears.

A lot of people have vague goals/wants leaving discussions wide open and sometimes it's easier to argue the exaggerated to prove/make your point.

But most are looking to make 200-300 hp, few 350-400 hp at best with a 318 and the arguments are generally about 400 plus hp.