Planning 318 build for daily driver

cavemanmoron said
My 318 i am using the # 302 heads, with stock 1.78 intakes;

Mopar Performance cam # 4452759

Dual exhaust off the stock manifolds, that goes to 2 1/4",
with Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers.

Edelbrock LD4B intake, {I used this old style intake;to have the small runners, for the small 318 cid.}

Edelbrock # 1406 600 cfm "AFB" carb.

Electronic igntion.

2.94 Sure-grip, 25.3 inch tires.

Got from 17-21 mpg going to/ from Carlisle last year. :thumbup:

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=DCC-4452759&N=115&autoview=sku

Basic Operating RPM Range: 1,200-5,200 RPM
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 221
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 228
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 221 int./228 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 260
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 268
Advertised Duration: 260 int./268 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.430 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.450 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.430 int./0.450 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees): 110


If you go much larger on the cam, your fuel economy will drop.


Any power numbers? He's looking for something quick that gets decent mileage. Doesnt seem quite like its mileage before power but he doesnt want super low mpg, atleast what i've read into it. Just curious :thumbup: