how can i get the most power out of my 5.2?

 

what car is it going in?

 

85 Ramcharger 4X4

 

well, stat with the intake
edelbrock is best for mopars
then move onto a cam that'll give you some low end power to move that car
then onto heads
try PM'ing Valcam
he just finish building a very powerful 318

 

What is the vehicle used for?

From there we can let you know what we think is best for it.

 

the old 318 really needs some compression
but if its just cheap bolt on power that's easy .
new petrol , oil filter & air filter & oil change , new spark plugs , hi voltage coil , replace leads if they look old & dirty & any cracks . fuel system cleaner / carby cleaner . start there .

 

find 2nd hand extractors / headers & free flowing mufflers it will sound better also . talk to an exhaust shop & plumb up your breather tubes from your tappet covers to your extractor collectors . that will give you more ring seal & better compression over 3000 rpm = more power .
look out for a 2nd hand dual plane alloy manifold & carby spacer , the one with 4 holes might help you .

i like msd 6al or other ignition boosters you may as well burn the air fuel mix properly . on that note do you have a electronic dizy ? if not they will help . there are some cheap dizy - ignition kits around these days .

HEADS a good clean , fresh valve job , new valve stem seals , new .020'' head gaskets , 360 aftermarket inlet valve with flat faced valve for more flow & more compression . or back cut std valves & bowl port job & deshroud you valves .
power is in your heads that's where you spend your money !!

i don't know how much money your thinking of spending ? if you on a very tight budget then its prolly just one thing at a time . if moneys not a problem a crate 360 might be the go . if you have money & really love your 318 well the sky's the limit & then it gets really fun .
when it comes to buying a cam make shore you buy one that suits your combination . buy a cam that suits your heads , compression & carb & what you'll be doing with it .