Today, dollar for dollar, is the 318 faster than the 340 ???

I can agree to disagree.
yes you may :) But between you and me, and everyone else.... Only "I" know my true intentions. And I say I was pointing out a "historic" moment in our Mopar History. A time that now at even 3k to spend, it may make more sense to build a 318. It was never meant to slam a 340, which I've owned, built, and loved.