- Mopar LA Series V8 Engines: 318, 340, 360, and 273
The power ratings of the new LA-series 318 were exactly the same as those for the old polyspherical-head design, 230 hp and 340 lb-ft Generally, the 318 was a workhorse engine, using a single two-barrel carburetor for most of its life; it took regular gas, and provided good power, reliability, and, for a V8 of its time, economy
- Performance Upgrades for the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth 318, 273 . . .
By 1977, 318 heads were only 1 0 c c smaller than the 360's From 1968 through at least 1984, all 'LA' heads, either 318, 340 or 360 were of the 'open' chamber design The 318 chambers were in the 61-62 c c range to 1975 then they slightly increased to about 63 and then to 65 a couple of years later The 360 heads at that time were mostly 65's
- Ramcharger 318 1988 TBI. No spark out of the coil. Fuel is ok.
Have you checked to see if the distributor is rotating while turning over the truck My 92 318 had a issue where the oil pump drive gear would fail causing a similar issue It is a quick check pop the cap and turn the engine over if it rotates then move on to chasing wires
- Best head choice | Allpar Forums
Hello, I am rebuilding a 318 to factory specs However i have another 2 engines and i want to put the best parts i have to optimize this 318 I am now thinking what to choose between a 318 "302" head with the heart shaped combustion chamber or a 360 "596" head with the bigger valves I will
- What heads should i use | Allpar Forums
LA-318 questions are far and away the most common V8-performance concerns that we see here at Allpar For the cost, as well as decent parts support, a reman 5 9 360 Magnum V8 should be #1 - 5 on the list of choices for anyone considering a small block #6-10 should be the 5 2 318 Magnum (you save a few bucks with the 318 Magnum by not needing a
- Mopar A Engines - Allpar Forums
The Plymouth Fury had a special, Canadian-built engine, with a larger bore and stroke than the 277 (and the same bore as the 301): the 318 With dual four barrel carburetors, it was rated at 290 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, quite an improvement over the impressive 1956 Fury engine
- LA engines: 273, 318, 340, 360 - Allpar Forums
LA engines: 273, 318, 340, 360 Mike Mulvaney, Altamont, IL: I worked in a shop that ground crankshafts, cams, rods I have never come across a steel 340 crank I know that we have 318 steel cranks, and it seems the 360 has different kinds of iron used My Dad worked there for 47 years says
- The Dodge Diplomat and Plymouth Gran Fury police cars - Allpar Forums
The 318 was replaced by the new crate motor from Direct Connection Rumored horsepower was a manageable 350 net with about 425 foot pounds of torque Top speed was in the neighborhood of 145 with these cars The chassis and brakes were changed The units are still being used sparingly for special cases
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