1972 Dart Swinger 318 engine harness w/ HEI impossible to find

[dstemmerman]

Why is it impossible to find an engine harness for a 318 with electronic ignition? I can find the 340 version, but not the 318. I am sure they are the same, but I would like some expert input if possible. Thanks!

Darren

 

[crj1968]

They should be the same. I think a lot of people advertise stuff as "340" to make it sound more desirable.

 

[abodyjoe]

probably just forgot 318 in the description.


https://www.yearone.com/Catalog/1966.74.a.b.e.body/electrical/harnesses-.-engine/a-.-body

 

[crj1968]

here ya go...

http://www.herbsparts.com/products.asp?cat=919&pg=2

 

[70aarcuda]

http://www.evanswiring.com/catalog.htm

 

[whitepunkonnitro]

It's listed that way because the 318 had points in that year. If you're looking it up under 72 Swinger, that's another problem...the 340 was only available in the Demon that year. In other words, no such thing as 318 electronic ignition in a 72 Swinger.

 

[Darter6]

Bingo, whitepunk gets the cookie !

 

[dstemmerman]

It's listed that way because the 318 had points in that year. If you're looking it up under 72 Swinger, that's another problem...the 340 was only available in the Demon that year. In other words, no such thing as 318 electronic ignition in a 72 Swinger.

The previous owner of my '72 Swinger took out her 318 and put in a 360. It appears to have a factory electronic ignition harness, but it does have an aftermarket electronic ignition control unit in the factory location. Just all seems odd. I have ordered a 340 HEI harness so I should be good to go hopefully.

 

[whitepunkonnitro]

Y'know, considering I own a 72 Swinger, I should know this stuff...but Electronic ignition WAS optional for that car with the 318. Completely forgot about that. I had a parts car a couple of years ago that was factory Electronic...only one I'd ever seen. Don't think too many people ordered it.

 

[dstemmerman]

Y'know, considering I own a 72 Swinger, I should know this stuff...but Electronic ignition WAS optional for that car with the 318. Completely forgot about that. I had a parts car a couple of years ago that was factory Electronic...only one I'd ever seen. Don't think too many people ordered it.

Guess I'm one of the "lucky" few. Hope I don't run in to anything unexpected. Thanks to everyone for all their valuable input. This forum has been a wonderful help since I bought my new girl.