The 1978 Dodge 318 engine had a horsepower rating of 210 horsepower.
Contents
- How much HP does a 318 make?
- Is a Dodge 318 a good motor?
- How much power can you get out of a Dodge 318?
- How much horsepower does a 1972 Charger 318 have?
- What was the last year for 318 engine?
- Is it worth building a 318?
- How much horsepower does a 5.9 Magnum V8 have?
- How much HP can a 318 Magnum handle?
- How much HP can a 318 block handle?
- What’s the difference between a 318 and a 360?
How much HP does a 318 make?
Mopar 318 Engine – The Little Mopar That Could
| Dyno Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mopar 318 | ||
| RPM | HP | TQ |
| 3,000 | 190 | 332 |
| 3,500 | 241 | 376 |
Is a Dodge 318 a good motor?
The 318 was an ok engine but it did burn a fair amount of oil around a quart per 2000 miles. The truck did not tow very good at all very doggy and constant down shifting. If you did not know it your would think it was a v-6. I would say the 318 in a 5 speed manual it would be much better.
How much power can you get out of a Dodge 318?
That plus a cam, decent intake manifold and headers will get you into the 400 – 450+ hp ballpark without touching the bottom end of the motor (depending on the heads you run and how much cam).
How much horsepower does a 1972 Charger 318 have?
Equipped with the “proven economy run winner” 318-cu.in V-8, the 1972 Charger would have produced 150 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and carried a base sticker price of $2,759, including such amenities as dual-speed wipers, a cigarette lighter, roof drip rails, wheel well moldings, and dual range horns.
What was the last year for 318 engine?
It appeared in volume production beginning with the 1968 model year, replacing the last of the export “A” 318 engines equipped with polyspherical chambered heads (“A” 318 engines were not offered in 1967 domestic vehicles). The LA engine was available until 1991, when it was superseded by the Magnum version.
Is it worth building a 318?
Some may argue there is never a reason to build the Mopar 318. When the time comes to rebuild a small-block, the 318 should always be cast aside in favor of a 360. We won’t argue. A 360–built properly–will always have a torque advantage over a 318.
How much horsepower does a 5.9 Magnum V8 have?
Magnum 5.9 engines commonly carried a rating of 245 horsepower, with the tiny factory hydraulic roller camshafts delivering a hair over . 400-inch lift.
How much HP can a 318 Magnum handle?
Iron-Headed Mopar 318 Magnum Engine- LA Confidential
| RPM | TQ | HP |
|---|---|---|
| 4,300 | 422 | 345 |
| 4,400 | 421 | 353 |
| 4,500 | 420 | 360 |
| 4,600 | 421 | 369 |
How much HP can a 318 block handle?
late 60’s the 318 switched from forged to cast. numerous guys running 550-600 HP w/cast 360 cranks, (think of the number of W2 headed 360’s that have run over the years) the 318 has similar if not more journal overlap, so I’d say it should handle similar power levels. My guess would be 500 to 550, maybe more.
What’s the difference between a 318 and a 360?
The 360 engine, being larger, had higher horsepower and torque ratings, and therefore somewhat better fuel economy. These ratings vary, so I’ll let you look up these figures yourself. One big difference is that the 360 engine is externally balanced, the 318 is internally balanced.
