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

but to some,..its still junk, not worth building!!!
One mans junk is another mans treasure. Personally I would spend the money on a stroked 360 IF I was running small block. I know it would be the same if the 318 was stroked and poked but the 360 would be easier since it’s already 4”. Only down side to the 360 is the big crank journals.(dummy Chrysler)