Here's some list what you need if you build that stroker engine,, stroker crank, set of stroker pistons, you need also (good?) pair of heads, maybe edelbrocks:-D?sure, you can use cast iron heads too,, bigger camshaft than stock, new set of good rod bolts if using stock rods,good intake manifold bigger carb, Deep oil pan, machine work,,etc.etc Maybe that 1600$ budget is too small??.
I have 390 engine and it's costs ~5000$ and includes-> eagle cast crank, rpm maxx 4340 h-beam rods (if using i- beam rods, machine work is less expensive), diamond forged pistons .030 os ,->machine work, eddy heads/machine work( changing springs), M1 intake, holley street avenger 770, hughes engine hydraulic camshaft/lifters/valve springs, milodon deep oil pan, hv oil pump, hv water pump,headers, new torque converter 3200-3800 stall.gasket set and new head gaskets, etc.etc
I think, it's less expensive build that 318. New set of KB 399 pistons???,balancing/machine work, good iron heads, new camshaft,bigger carb( 600-700cfm) intake, headers, hv oil pump, hv water pump etc. etc.8)
