Engine advise needed

[pink70]

Well, I have decided to stick with the small block and have two options, stroke the orginal 318  or build up a 340.  How big can you stroke a 318 to? We are going to use aftermarket heads and a six pack. What cam and heads do you suggest we use for either option?
Any advise would be appreciated.
Cheers
Toni

[Chryco Psycho]

well if you are going to stroke a 318 why not stroke the 360 up to 412 ci , you can go bigger but you need an aftermarket block to do it so it would depend on your budget
 I would use ported 308 casting producion heads or step up to the W2 Mopar heads but W2 has no intake for the 6 pack , IMO the eddy heads are not better than the Production 308 castings & I do not know of another good small block head . The W2 will make far more power than the Eddys or any production head but they need special headers inatke , rockers & pushrods etc to work

[Changin Gears]

well if you are going to stroke a 318 why not stroke the 360 up to 412 ci , you can go bigger but you need an aftermarket block to do it so it would depend on your budget
 I would use ported 308 casting producion heads or step up to the W2 Mopar heads but W2 has no intake for the 6 pack , IMO the eddy heads are not better than the Production 308 castings & I do not know of another good small block head . The W2 will make far more power than the Eddys or any production head but they need special headers inatke , rockers & pushrods etc to work

I agree, 360 blocks are quite cheap.

[pink70]

I have taken your guys advise and purchased a 79 360, does anyone know of a good engine builder in the Portland area. Have decided to get this done over there and then ship back to Aus when completed. Engine building in Perth is very expensive.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have an excellent machinist near me but I have no clue on a good one in the Portland area
Sorry

[pink70]

OK, next question, will a 904 trans go onto a 360?

[Chryco Psycho]

yes with a balanced converter for the 360