340 exhaust manifold vs stock 318

You will not feel 10 HP at the crank. The wheel HP gain will be 6-7. Is it worth your time?
The reasons that the 340 ran so strong were:
1) 22 more cubes than the 318.
2) Higher compression than the 318.
3) Different heads with larger valves and ports.
4) Better flowing Exhaust manifolds and dual exhaust.
5) 4 barrel intake manifold and carburetor.
6) More aggressive camshaft with stiffer valve springs.
7) Windage tray.
Fully agree. Kinda sad really, no real voodoo here just common knowledge even back then.
Kinda makes the 340 look boring.
But tell that to the guy in the 396 Chevelle having a heck of a time with a little dart holding her tight down the 1/4 mile