thinking about a 318 swap...
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I would steer clear from this if I was you, even behind the 4.0 they blow. I have seen way to many of my friends blow them, in person, not just hear say. Either save extra money and get a Atlas, 241OR, or do a 231/205.
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i know that the 4.0 cant die, i got 2 in my shop waiting on future project jeeps and 1 of them is goin to be a 4.6 stroker. they are great motors, just wondering if the 318 is worth building to 300-400hp and throwing it in there
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I wouldn't put any money in a 318. If you want cheap horsepower get a 350. Port and polish the heads and intake. Aluminum if you can afford it. Jet you Q jet .072 with the 44b metering rod and the some "DA" (.044") rods on the secondary side. Easy 300 plus horsepower if bottom end is up to par.
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hmm, an atlas would be nice, but cant make myself spend $3500 on one though. did the 300s blow like when they were really beating on them or just like light duty stuff
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well callin my engine builder tomorrow and gettin his take on the 318. dont really want to go with a 350 cuz ill probly still end up spending the same when you factor in gettin the motor. if i could i would use my dad's 426 he had built for his race car a while back (round 600-650hp) but cant use it.
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the only way i get a 350 would be with a 4 bolt main and i would still probly stroke it out to 383 so its better to not tempt myself