The Good And The BadIn terms of durability, the
Mopar 318 is robust
. The bottom end of most 318 engines used a cast-iron crankshaft, and though these are not as desirable as a forged crank, the cast-iron piece has proven to be very reliable.
How much HP does a 318 engine have?
The 318 four-barrel, used on police pursuit and other cars, produed
165 hp
and 240 lb-ft of torque.
What engine is better 318 or 360?
There's no replacement for displacement
. All else being equal, a 360 being 13% larger will produce 13% more torque/power. In actual practice, a 360 will produce this and more over a 318.
When did dodge stop making the 318?
Magnum 318
The Magnum, which was used in Dodge trucks, was a better engineered and more efficient engine. But by
2002
, the 318 was dropped in favor of the 360 that remained as the only high-powered optional engine for the Dodge pickups.
How many miles will a 318 last?
Like any engine, it depends on routine maintenance and how the engine has been treated over its lifespan. Some may last
2 miles, some 400,000 or more
. There are a few things that need attention at higher miles just like any engine.
What is the difference between a 318 and 360?
360 is externally balanced while the 318 is internally balanced (might have that backwards).
42 cubic inches difference
. Bore and stroke are bigger on the 360.
Is the Dodge 5.2 a good engine?
5.2 Magnum Reliability
The 5.2 Magnum used in Dodge trucks and Jeeps is
a pretty solid engine
. It doesn't suffer cylinder head cracks to the same extent that the 5.9 Magnum does. Additionally, the internals and major engine components seem to be fairly strong and adequate for good longevity at stock power levels.
Can you supercharge a 318 engine?
1)
Yes
, we could exceed the 500” strokers power & torque. 2) Properly built, the 318 block will handle a forced induction system, supercharger or turbo, that puts out 597 HP @ 6000 and 535 lbs/ft torque between 4500/5000 RPM on a rear wheel dyno.
Can you put 340 heads on a 318?
The 2.02 valves on a 340 head
are complete overkill on a 318
unless you are running it constantly in the higher rpm's. The larger valves can actually hurt your low end.
Can I put 360 heads on a 318?
Stock 360 heads are a
great way to get power
from a 318. Buit I would use them as a on the cheap method way to get there if the car/engine combo was track bound. A lack of low end torque is the result. In order to get past this weak area, a higher stall converter and gear ratio need to be installed.
How can I get more power out of my 318?
IF you just want to make BETTER power than a tired *** old 318 has, that's easy. Have the stock heads rebuilt with a 3 angle valve job and new guides, possibly even shaved for a little more compression, get a set of
****** headers
, Edlebrock intake, a medium street strip cam say about 280 degrees of duration.
What is the difference between a 318 and 340?
318`s were really not built around performance, most are lo-po 2 barrel engines while 340`s (
68-71
) came with 10.5 to 1 compression, windage trays, forged steel cranks, double roller timing chains, 2.02 intake valves, 3/4 cams, HD valve springs, and dual plane intakes.
What Litre is a 318 engine?
Displacement: 318 cu in (
5.2 L
)
How do you turn a 318 into a 340?
to achieve 340 cubics with a 318 you will need
a stroker crank
. yep, to get up to 340 with a 318 you'll need a stroker kit. around 1500$ or more for a kit with everything you need, including the crank, bearings, pistons, rings, and connecting rods. Get a 360!
Are 5.2 and 5.9 heads the same?
nope
. post 1994 magnum cylinder heads are the same on 5.2/5.9 engines.
Is a Dodge 360 a good motor?
The
Dodge 360 is a good motor
, not a ton of power but reliable, its everything else you need to be worried about.
