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

318willrun said

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.

Click to expand...

Honestly I don’t see anything historic about it. 340’s have always sold at a premium compared to other small blocks. Are deals harder to find now as opposed to years ago? Sure. It’s pretty simple, supply and demand. I gave away a 340 block last summer to a local guy that needed one. In the past people have been good to me and IMO it never hurts to repay it.

I don’t take the thread as a slam on 340’s. Hell I’ve already given my unwelcome two cents. Unless you already have a 340 a 360 is a much better base for a performance build. Even if you already have a 318 and have to pay $300 of your imposed $3000 budget. 318 are great engines there is no disputing that and I have no issues with someone build one if they want. But I’ll never recommend one as a base for a performance build.

Your mileage may vary.