how to get power from a 318
"This is a Good Thread" Im Planning on Doing the Same with my car,Its a Early 64 Valiant,Weight 2980 lbs, I Have a 318-3 Block, steel crank Bored .040 with Torque Plates & Decked,What Pistons should i use as .040 is a odd size But i think i can get KBs Hyperuetectics in that size But am Open to Suggestions,"Im Not too worried about Fuel Consumption or having to run a Blend,& I dont mind if its a Little Bit Cammy on the Street as its only a Weekend Toy.But I want to Run Low 12s on the 1/4 as I live only 40 mins away from the Track & would prefer to drive there Uncork the Headers & Run,"I have 12 sets Heads all Rangeing from 360s std,360s J,360s fully ported & fitted with 2.02 intakes,& countless 318 Heads, I know about Velosity & slow is Not Good But what if i pump the Compression up to 10.1 or 10.5.What Heads do i use?I Prefer Solid cams as I have Solid Rocker gear,Looking at a Hughes Grind??,(Dont Like Hydraulics anyway Just Me)Also what Ratio in the Diff should I Run as I have at my Disposal 2.9,3.23,3.50,3.70,3.89,4.11 the Street Wheels are 26inch & for the Drags I was thinking 28inch if they will fit??I Run a Manuel Gearbox,What would be the Best manifold & Carb size to use & what type of Ignition system should i run,"Why the 318, The cores are Plenty"P.S. I dont Run Boosted Brakes But have already converted to discs, So Vacume isnt a Problem, Sorry for the Ramble.. :thumblef: