The "Throw Away 318"
Apples to apples comparison, I had a 78 power wagon, 318 4-speed, 3.55 gears, standard cab short box 14.5 mpg stock.
My dad still has his 78 power wagon 360 4-speed, 3.55 gears, club cab short box 14..5 mpg stock.
There is no difference in mileage, but the 360 has alot more pulling power.
I have owned both, over the years, but I really like the old 318's for being bullet proof, hell the last engine I put together was a 318, total cast away engine the guy gave me when I bought a car off him.
It was locked from setting, but I freeded it up, went thru it, added some goodies, its awaiting its turn to get to go out and play.
The best thing, is I have less than $1000 in the long block, minus the power goodies. The plan is to try and blow it up.
If it dies, grab another one out of the shed and repeat.
Apples to apples comparison, I had a 78 power wagon, 318 4-speed, 3.55 gears, standard cab short box 14.5 mpg stock.
My dad still has his 78 power wagon 360 4-speed, 3.55 gears, club cab short box 14..5 mpg stock.
There is no difference in mileage, but the 360 has alot more pulling power.
I have owned both, over the years, but I really like the old 318's for being bullet proof, hell the last engine I put together was a 318, total cast away engine the guy gave me when I bought a car off him.
It was locked from setting, but I freeded it up, went thru it, added some goodies, its awaiting its turn to get to go out and play.
The best thing, is I have less than $1000 in the long block, minus the power goodies. The plan is to try and blow it up.
If it dies, grab another one out of the shed and repeat.