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

LOL... :D Actually, it's about at todays prices. Would the 318 be a faster motor on a modest budget than the 340 at todays prices IF you do not have either engine. Nothing more, nothing less. It's not about 318 fans and 340 fans. It's about reality and being realistic.

You do have a very valid point. I guess what it comes down to is what the cost of the 340 is. This 318 was a memorable motor. Nothing but bolt on parts, including Hi-Po manifolds !
It would burn rubber with the peg leg all the way down the street. :)

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