2020年11月16日 · The power ratings of the new LA-series 318 were exactly the same as those for the old polyspherical-head design, 230 hp and 340 lb-ft. Generally, the 318 was a workhorse engine, using a single two-barrel carburetor for most of its life; it took regular gas, and provided good power, reliability, and, for a V8 of its time, economy.

2020年11月16日 · By 1977, 318 heads were only 1.0 c.c. smaller than the 360's. From 1968 through at least 1984, all 'LA' heads, either 318, 340 or 360 were of the 'open' chamber design. The 318 chambers were in the 61-62 c.c. range to 1975 then they slightly increased to about 63 and then to 65 a couple of years later. The 360 heads at that time were mostly 65's.

2020年11月16日 · For the 1958 cars, the only Mound Road engine was the 318, rated at 225 hp and 330 pound-feet with a two-barrel carburetor, or 250 hp and 340 pound-feet with the four-barrel. The Fury, with two carburetors, stayed at 290 hp, boosting torque to 330 pound-feet.

2023年6月8日 · LA-318 questions are far and away the most common V8-performance concerns that we see here at Allpar. For the cost, as well as decent parts support, a reman 5.9/360 Magnum V8 should be #1 - 5 on the list of choices for anyone considering a small block. #6-10 should be the 5.2/318 Magnum (you save a few bucks with the 318 Magnum by not needing a ...

The 318 was replaced by the new crate motor from Direct Connection. Rumored horsepower was a manageable 350 net with about 425 foot pounds of torque. Top speed was in the neighborhood of 145 with these cars. The chassis and brakes were changed. The units are still being used sparingly for special cases.

2023年8月30日 · Forget the 318. Sell that, and buy a 360 Magnum. Build that to 9.5 compression, and you'll have more power and torque than what twice the money can do for the 318. Find or build a 46 or 48RH to go behind it, and wire up the TC and overdrive. Use an ECM and engine harness from a manual transmission '96 or newer pickup.

2014年12月31日 · Anything from a 318 2bbl to an SRT HEMI will go in, but the amount of chassis work needed to cope will vary widely. You could even commit sacrilege and use a Chevy or Ford. I know some guys here building a low rider S-10 with a …

2016年5月1日 · Considering the cars with 318 engines were meeting 1988 emissions standards with a feedback carb (a little more complex than just a TPS on a carb) and it's proof it could be done but probably not with the computer in the truck. …

2017年12月21日 · Spool mount V 8 K frame should be on both the 73 and 74 A Body dusters, darts . The engine spool mounts are different only between 318 and 340/360 on the left side. The mopar number is 3642811 for 318 and 3642813 for the 340/360. The right side is the same for 318/340/360 which is 3642810. The 318 mount is more narrow on the the left side.

Specifications for the Dodge Dakota should be similar for 1998 and 1999; for 2000, the 4.7 V8 replaced the 318/5.2. 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 specifications should be similar except with regard to this engine. Dodge Dakota truck review. Body, electrical, environmental protection, service and repair details