The Truth about 318s

cudavert said

All great input here......I just wanted to add that when people compare a 318 to a 327 Chevy (an engine that is considered a legend), I think the 318 shines (I'm sure most average people don't), what with it's longer rods, bigger lifter foot and the fact that you can build it with some 360 heads and a forged crank for cheap (early 273) and it should be ready to scream. Just gotta get that compression up, do the necessary machine work to get rid of those stacked tolerances.

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Yup,I agree.

One more area where all mopar engines seem to suffer is heavy bob weight. The large reciprocating mass makes for a slower revving engine initially. Once the mass starts moving ,it might actually be an advantage.

Lighter pistons are a key for changing that. The KB 167 seems to resolve both low compression and weight issues.

A chev buddy once claimed that the 327 he had could beat any 360. I said fine,you build a 327,I'll build a 360 and meet you at the track.

Utter silence followed...