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

Now you're bringing 360 into the chat? I remember a couple 25 or so pages ago you were trying to keep the 360 out of it.
In response to YOUR post 1361 where you said 3k is a shortcoming so to speak. It's 2021. I just said my most expensive motor i put together in any of my classic cars was 1450, not even half of the 3k budget. I just listed the parts.