Ok,
These arn't really MY QUESTIONS, as much as they are what people are saying in the other post.
My thoughts are this.
For a daily driver, I would love a /6. they are bullit proof, and reliable.
AGREED
I wouldn't swap out a /6 for a 318 if I wanted to have a driver. too much work, for not much in return.
I do not agree. You can receive similar gas mileage from both and have added power.
If I wanted power, I don't think I would build a /6. Maybe if I had money to blow, and I just wanted to see what I could do. But, to me, a slant 6 is a reliable driver, not a racer.
I don't think a /6 and a 318 are the same in power. I think 318 would have a head start on that discusion. I think a /6 could be as good as a stock 318. But again, why put money into a /6, just maintain it, and drive it.
A 318 is only good in the car it came in from the factory. 318's arn't worth anything...and if you put big bucks into one, then try and sell the car that it is in...good luck! you better have receipts for the parts, and a dyno test to go with it...even then, I would be hesitant to by a car with a 318 which the owner tells me has 400 horse's. Why would you try and build a 318 when you could build a 360. If you are going to put $$$ into an engine anyways, AND you obviously arn't concerned about gas milage...then why not go with a 360???!!!??? You can't polish a turd ;)
I do meen that as a joke.
I dont agree with you here. The 318 has been used in cars longer then the 360. It is a very reliable motor and are worth putting money into. Lets add to that, and i know you said no big blocks, but why stop at a 360 when you can go with a 383, why stop there 440, hell just throw in a hemi. To each there own. A 318 can be built to easily handle 400hp with not much at all. It all depends on the person.
if you were to put the same Money into a 360 as you would a 318, you would come out ahead with the 360...hands down. no more comments needed on that one.Again, you have a valid point. But you can send as much as you want, if the parts dont match or work together then what do you have. Nothing. I could spend twice as much on parts then the next guy, it doesnt mean it will preform.
I am sure I will be writing again later.
Phil
PS NO 340's either...agian...I have one of those too, but they are in a class of there own!
