Planning 318 build for daily driver
yeah like i posted the stock 360 cam is a good low buck/no buck alternative for a 318 street motor. I build street engines for torque and let the hp come on its own. As the saying goes, drive torque, race horse power(s).
Going with a 318 running 87 octane I'd leave the compression where its at on the late LA engines which should be somewhere just below 9:1 if I remember right - somebody can correct me though. If its low like the 70's engines, while getting the heads freshened a small shave to get 9:1 compression could be a good idea. Like i said someone better informed will have the numbers.
The dual vs single plane intake (performer vs preformer rpm) can be a small can of worms, but I know what worked on my motor to be fun to drive. I wouldnt hesitate to spend a few extra bucks on the RPM if you find a deal though.
I need to check my shop but if i still have that 360 cam I'll only charge shipping. hit me up with your zip code if you want it and I'll weigh it in if I can dig it up.
oh yeah and the ring and bearing sizes are ordered usually by .010 over on the bearings if youve shaved .010 on the crank. If not, then 0 clearance is what you need for stock specs. the guys at summit are good if you need ordering help. rings will be stock size unless the motor has been rebuild. to tell if it's been over bored, when you pull the heads, scrape the top of a piston that is at the top of its stroke and look for a small .030 or similar numbers cast into the top of the piston. if there are numbers there, that is the size ring to order.