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

toolmanmike said
You already have what many want. A 340. Rarely does the "beer barrel" air intake get used. Most just bolt on a intake and carb and roll with it. And yes, the Magnum's do have advantages!

even with a carb they are quite different looking, but you can hide some of it.
There is no right or wrong.I just prefer the LA