It's been said before probably a million times--Just get a 360. Building a 360 is an investment with great R.O.I. Bandaiding (not building) a 318 is throwing good money after bad IMO.
If its science experiments your into just follow the Mission Impossible 318 build and enjoy some popcorn in the comfort of your living room--or wherever you access YT. J.Rob
The Mission Impossible got knocked off the tracks in a way. Uncle Tony's original proposal was to use OEM parts as much as possible including the 2 barrel carb and manifold to see what it could produce. I understand why Uncle Tony bailed out.
Then parts suppliers started volunteering parts to aid raising money for St Judes Children's Hospital.
Remember I stated "in a way". Well Andy Wood just did a video explaining where the project is headed. It appears they will be using aftermarket con rods for durability, not what would acknowledged as be power producers. What they are doing in the block is radiusing the bottom of the bores to aid airflow to follow the pistons and cleaning up the casting. I do not know what "stock cam" they will start with, but Andy said they would eventually install a performance grind that will suit higher RPM.
Charlie Servidono has spent a ton of hours on 318 heads porting them. Seems he has 3 pairs to test, along with a ported 2 barrel intake. They have a modified BBD carb to test on the more "stock" shortblock. Then they will replace the intake for a 4 barrel and 750 Holley. After testing that they will install a pair of aftermarket heads. Should end up a very good engine to purchase and install in an A body.