Project Fast Fish: Chrysler 318 Stroker Build and Walk-through - Part 1

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Project Fast Fish: 318 Stroker Build - Part 1

Season 1: Episode 3

Project Fast Fish is based on the restoration and modification of a Plymouth Barracuda.

Links to parts used are below.

This video features a walk-through of a 318 to 349 stroker build and represents Part 1 of 3. We look at the machine work from a local machine shop and install the crank, the cam and oil plate.

We had a spare 318 engine that was once housed in the ‘73 Barracuda. After being pulled from storage and gutted, it was sent to Roger’s Automotive Machine in Lake City, FL. There it was bored .030 over, bathed in a hot tank, had the freeze plugs installed and the cam bearings installed. They did some great work on the cylinder heads and connecting rods as well. Those will be featured in parts 2 and 3.

A 318 with .030 over and a 3.58” stroke from the 360 crank equals 349 ci. Our goal is to sell this stroker and use the proceeds to help fund Project Fast Fish.

Machine work by:
Roger’s Automotive Machine
721 SW Nassau St.
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 752-5343

Parts used for this video:

Block
Chrysler LA 318
Factory Bore - 3.91
Current Bore - 3.94
($0.00)

Crank
From an LA 360
3.58” of stroke
($0.00)

Cam // https://bit.ly/3r6heiE
Comp Camps 268H
Lift w/ 1.5:1 Rocker In - 0.454
Lift w/ 1.5:1 Rocker Out - 0.454
Duration In - 268
Duration Out - 268
Operational Range - 1,600 - 5,800
Recommended Converter - 2,000 Stall
($0.00)

Cam Bearings
Ordered and installed by Roger’s Automotive Machine

Main Bearings // https://bit.ly/3uUeeqQ
Sealed Power 5024MA
Bi-Metal Aluminum Alloy
(Summit Racing)

Complete Engine Gasket Kit // https://advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/RyNkP2
Fel-Pro KS-2114
(Advance Auto Parts / CarQuest)

Cam Thrust Plate
OEM
($0.00)

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0:33 - Review of block preparation from the machine shop
05:40 - Setting the Main Bearing (Crank Bearings)
9:40 - Installing the crank, caps, and the needed torque sequencing
14:54 - Installing the cam and thrust plate
16:53 - Installing the oil filter housing