SBE 318 basic rebuild +CAM , INTAKE, HEADS, expectations?

volaredon said
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Different torque converter, different pan, different driver side mount. Have to add the cost of those. Then to make that 360 run, a rebuild to get rid of the dished pistons to help compression , for beginners, no, keep the 318 for a cruiser. Better bang for the buck.
Unless there's something truly wrong with it like a rod knock, rod thru clock, locked up, etc. Then maybe consider a 360 if one happens to pop up...

I did mention getting the proper flex plate($50) for the converter he has to work..also mentioned the motor mount($2 fix).. bang for the buck is what he's going for and the 360 is a better bang for the buck.. and as far as compression his current engine has like 108psi.... so it needs to be addressed anyway..