Today, dollar for dollar, is the 318 faster than the 340 ???

well i'm building a 340 now , all I have is a block and a set of x eads from my last 340 . no way i can compete with your build as cost is not a factor in this build . I still say a 340 do nothing but a little porting and add a cam a 318 will be no where close unless you spend $$$