Mopar 318 'High Performance' vs Chevy 327/250 HP ~ 327/275 HP ~ 350/255 HP

The 318 'High Performance', proposed for 1968.

318/240 HP 'Commando'


Almost made it to 'The Dance' for the 1968 Model Year. To be made available
as a 'Junior Performance Engine' for the Valiant and Dart GT 'only'.

Compression ............. 10.0-1 {Flat Top Pistons}
Cylinder Heads .......... #2843675 {Open-Chamber; 60.6 CC's}
Valves ...................... 1.78" Intake ~ 1.50 Exhaust

Camshaft {Hydraulic}
Lift ........................... .420" Intake ~ .435" Exhaust
Duration .................... 254*/260*
Overlap ..................... 38*

Intake Manifold .......... 273 'Single-Plane' Cast Iron
Carburetor ................. Carter AFB #3447 {600 CFM}
Dual-Point Distributor ..
Header Manifold Outlet . 1.875"
Dual-Exhaust

8 3/4" Rear
Heavy-Duty Suspension