Is there Cam choice for a 318 built for torque?

Its Free! Suggestions on cam choice for a 318 built for torque? I recently got what think is a true 44,000 original mile 1982 Ramcharger powered by a 318. The truck is totally stock and was maintained at a local dealership. The truck has part-time four wheel drive and is a big heavy un-aerodynamic box.

Can a 4 barrel intake be used on a 318?

It was relatively later that they put the 360 heads on the 318, so any 4 barrel 318 intakes that were around during that time would work. More than a few knowledgeable guys on this board have said that the factory 4 barrell intakes were actually really good. The other way is to put 360 heads on your 318.

Is there a 318 barrel in a performer?

I think, and may be completely wrong, but the Performer (not Perfromer RPM, or Performner RPM AIr-Gap) have 318-2 barrel sized runners.. If I am wrong, then you may want to look around for early 318 4 barrel intakes, or other earlier manifolds (SP2P or others of theat time period) that were around when the 318 4 barrel still used 318 heads.

Which is the best intake manifold for a Mopar 318?

The best intake by far for a 318 running “high swirl” cylinder heads is the Weiand 8007 Action Plus Intake Manifold. Running a large port intake with 318-style ports causes a “damn” in the intake path where the intake mates to the head because of the port mismatch.

What kind of intake does a 318 have?

To that end, I have secured an old Edelbrock SP2P two barrel intake and a set of 1987 318 heads that are the 302 swirl-port casting. I am going to keep the stock Holley 2280 two barrel carb and the stock tiny valves in the heads.

What kind of Cams does a Mopar 318 have?

I’m running 302 head castings with 1.88/1.60 valves and mild porting, KB hypereutectic pistons (10.5:1 compression with my heads), Comp Cams 268H cam, stainless steel roller rocker arms, Weiand Action Plus intake, Edelbrock carburetor, and SSI headers. If you’ve never rebuilt a small block Mopar, you really need this book.

Is the 1982 Ramcharger powered by a 318?

I recently got what think is a true 44,000 original mile 1982 Ramcharger powered by a 318. The truck is totally stock and was maintained at a local dealership. The truck has part-time four wheel drive and is a big heavy un-aerodynamic box. I would like to maximize fuel efficiency on the truck since it will be my daily driver.

Can you put 360 heads on a 318?

More than a few knowledgeable guys on this board have said that the factory 4 barrel intakes were actually really good. The other way is to put 360 heads on your 318. Aspen77rt how do you like the Demon carb, I just bought one for my Mirada to replace the Thermoquad, I have heard good things about it.

When did the Dodge 318 engine come out?

The Dodge 318 V-8 engine was produced by the Flint, Michigan-based Chrysler Corporation, now Chrysler LLC, from 1967 to 2002.

Can a 318 be used with a 340 Cam?

Done this a couple of times; no bore nothing required, but IMO a waste of time. The 318 is compression challenged to say the least, and big port heads just make it sluggish out of the gate. And the 340 cam just makes it more sluggish.

Which is better Dodge Magnum or Dodge 318?

The Magnum featured high-flow heads for better intake. 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.