I agree Rob. You know I like to be different, and a good running 318 that can match a 340 is underdog glory! Personally, I feel that the 318 tuned properly makes more HP and gives similar mileage than a slant with no real weight penalty. Compared to a 360, it's just by nature going to deliver better gas mileage, albeit with less low end torque. In a light chassis or a truck with decent gearing, it's a viable option on an actual driver over the go-to 360. What's cool to me is the 318 and 383 are short stroke motors compared to their long-arm 360 and 440 brethren, and respond in similar fashion. They sound better by nature with the same camshaft, and always pull better mileage when in good tune. Everybody is not gunning for their rivals on the street or going for track cred, some guys just want to enjoy!
