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 miles will a 318 last?
Like any engine, it depends on routine maintenance and how the engine has been treated over its lifespan. Some may last 2 miles, some 400,000 or more.
How much HP does a 318 engine have?
The 318 four-barrel, used on police pursuit and other cars, produed 165 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque.
What engine is better 318 or 360?
the 318 engine has been known to be very reliable and I haven’t had any problems with mine and the 360 has a little more power and may get a little worse gas mileage but will move the truck a little better, but both a great for towing.
When did dodge stop making the 318?
Magnum 318
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.
Is the Dodge 5.2 a good engine?
5.2 Magnum Reliability
The 5.2 Magnum used in Dodge trucks and Jeeps is a pretty solid engine. It doesn’t suffer cylinder head cracks to the same extent that the 5.9 Magnum does. Additionally, the internals and major engine components seem to be fairly strong and adequate for good longevity at stock power levels.
How long will a 5.2 Magnum last?
If maintained, it seems that 200,000 to 300,000 seems about right. It all depends on how well it has been taken care of. And there were two main issues with the magnum motors.
Can you supercharge a 318 engine?
1) Yes, we could exceed the 500” strokers power & torque. 2) Properly built, the 318 block will handle a forced induction system, supercharger or turbo, that puts out 597 HP @ 6000 and 535 lbs/ft torque between 4500/5000 RPM on a rear wheel dyno.
Can you put 340 heads on a 318?
The 2.02 valves on a 340 head are complete overkill on a 318 unless you are running it constantly in the higher rpm’s. The larger valves can actually hurt your low end.
Can I put 360 heads on a 318?
Stock 360 heads are a great way to get power from a 318. Buit I would use them as a on the cheap method way to get there if the car/engine combo was track bound. A lack of low end torque is the result. In order to get past this weak area, a higher stall converter and gear ratio need to be installed.
Is the 318 reliable?
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.
Is a 318 and 360 the same block?
Nope, not the same. Bore size 318 is 3.91. Bore size 360 is 4.00. Crank is different as well.
How can you tell the difference between a 318 and a 360 magnum?
360 is externally balanced while the 318 is internally balanced (might have that backwards). 42 cubic inches difference. Bore and stroke are bigger on the 360. 318- 3.91 bore-3.31 stroke.