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Well guys I appreciate all your advice and I think I will be fine getting it swapped out. I'm trying to go through all the simple components to this engine and see if I can increase the HP a little without major rebuild or engine swap. Had a 318 in a 74' duster once and it had decent power for the size vehicle but what a joke putting a 170hp 318 tbi. in a 5,500 lb. RamCharger. Gets worst gas mpg on the interstate cause I have to keep the pedal to the floor to keep it at 60 on any slight hills. It is lifted with 35's but I don't believe for a second that is that major of an issue. I've had several lifted trucks with stock power and it changed the passing power etc. half as much as this 318. I'm going to search this forum for easy 318 hp increase ideas.