Making Power 318

I can tell you this. My grandfather's stone stock 71 318 Dart would ROAST the right rear tire on command. Stock 230HP 318 2 barrel. It was actually difficult (for me) to take off without at least chirping the tires. So I would say something is "WRONG" with yours.
Your grandpa sounds like mine, except for mine had a Chevelle with a 307 2 barrel that would roast'em. I always wondered how.