if i build a BUDGET 360.... LA Vs Magnum 5.9

LOL... i men i would love to look into a GEN 3 HEMI but thats a whole other "wallet"

Have you done up a cost for it, or just assuming? I guess maybe if you wanted a carb the G3 price goes up quickly.

Regardless, I agree with getting the 318 running. And the 360/5.9 idea would be quicker and easier than an LS/G3 swap too.