How can you tell the difference between a 318 and a 360?

How can you tell the difference between a 318 and a 360?

There is a casting number on the side of the block behind the starter that will look something like this XXXXXXXX-318-XX. The displacement is the 3 numbers between the 2 dashes, i.e. 273, 318, 340, 360. Chances are you have a 318 since they were far from gutless, even in the ’70s. Hope this helps.

How much HP can a 318 handle?

A street-worthy 318 can easily make 400 horsepower, about what a lot of street 360s put out.

What is the difference between an LA 318 and a Magnum 318?

Only difference in Magnum to LA- Magnums oil threw the push rods, 318/360 use the same heads that flow much better than LA heads (stock for stock) and the Magnums have lighter Pistons with thinner rings. Minus the mpfi. That the Magnums have, and serpintine belt.

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.

How much horsepower can you get out of a Mopar 318?

Is the 318 Magnum a good engine?

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 many horsepower can you get out of a 318?

Can a Dodge 318 be swapped for a 360?

It will fit no problem. the 318 and the 360 are balanced differently. YOu will find the flex plate is part of the converter for the transmission. So you will need to use the convertor for the 360. Otherwise the bolt pattern on the bck of the block is the same as is most of your other brackets. It will fit no problem.

What kind of transmission does a Dodge 360 have?

Both engines will have a 727 Torque Flight transmission. The flex plate/flywheel is a separate part. It attaches to the converter with four bolts. When making the swap, use the exhaust manifolds from the 360 as well as the balancer and torque converter as the converter has a set of balance weights welded on it.

Can you put a 360 head on a 318?

Mods I did in the 1970’s-80’s were putting 360 heads/manifolds/intake on a “Low-budget HiPer” 318 to help it breath better, and 340/4bbl intakes on 318’s and 360’s. But with these mods there are carburation variables that need to be worked out.

Can you use a 360 oil pan on a 318?

You can use an LA 360 oil pan on either the Magnum 318 or 360 and an LA timing chain cover to use LA style front dress/accessories buy you will have to shim the brackets as the provision bosses in the heads are spaced out differently. Distributors will interchange, so you could use the earlier ignition system.