first time build

[iggys68dart]

i am looking to start gathering parts for a stock to mild 318 build can anyone suggest a parts kit that wont kill wallet or am i better off gathering pieces one at a time

 

[1970Duster]

Eagle and scat make good kits, part by part also works too (I did this to my 340) but the kit usually save some money

 

[BrianT]

If you don't want to spend the time buying the parts individually and are set on a kit, RockAuto.com has basic rebuild kits starting at $450. They include pistons, rings, bearings, camshaft, timing chain/gears and gaskets. Not a bad deal for a stock or near stock rebuild. You could always change out the camshaft, and sell the one that comes with the kit.

 

[memike]

If you don't want to spend the time buying the parts individually and are set on a kit, RockAuto.com has basic rebuild kits starting at $450. They include pistons, rings, bearings, camshaft, timing chain/gears and gaskets. Not a bad deal for a stock or near stock rebuild. You could always change out the camshaft, and sell the one that comes with the kit.

Wow, they want $600 for a 225 complete rebuild kit, why so high for just a six I wonder :-D

 

[2 Darts]

I've used the Summit engine rebuild kit for the 318 a couple of times and like it. Suggest you wait to buy the kit until you get the candidate engine apart. If you have to re-bore the cylinders, it will affect the piston and rings you will need.

When I rebuilt the 318 in the Demon, I found that the intake manifold gaskets included in the Summit kit would not work with the Eddy 2176 Performer intake. I had to get some softer, thicker Fel-Pro gaskets to get the intake to seal properly to the 302 heads.

The engine in the Demon came out of a 68 Coronet. I ordered the 68 spec piston since the 67-70 pistons produce the highest compression, all else being equal.