building a stock looking 318 with some hp!

[Chryco Psycho]

Imo why use a hyper piston when for less than $200 more you can have forged & then you can do anything with the engine down the road

 

[moper]

Hypers because they'll more than do the job (which in this case is to build compression and give a valve relief) and because he's already said he's replacing it down the road. For some guys $200 is enough to make it too expensive and in this case, cheaper's more than fine.

 

[drewkins]

New intake

Well i finally got around to putting the intake on here is the old and new just waiting for the carb to come in the mail

 

[drewkins]

accidentally posted twice

 

[moparleo]

Looks like time to clean and detail the engine and compartment. By the way, have you also ordered new carb and kick down linkages as the 318 parts will no longer work. Just FYI. Does the cruise control work ?

 

[drewkins]

Yes I do have the new linkage for the carb. and the cruise does work just have to replace the vacuum lines cuz they leaked a little bit.

 

[moparleo]

The cruise control was fairly rare. Surprised to see it on a car that has few options under the hood. Lucky you have one that works.

 

[drewkins]

Just so i dont mislead it is an aftermarket one from sears robuck. added in the late 70's

 

[challboy728]

How about adding a windage tray? This will help keep the oil from sloshing around and is supposed to add some HP. Mopar Performance makes a kit that fits the 318, 340 & 360. (I happen to have a spare.)

 

[drewkins]

Here it is all together just have to get a taller base air cleaner to clear the return springs.

 

[73Barracuda]

So how did the 318 perform after intake, carb, heads . . . . .