And don’t get mad at me I’m still learning I know there is a 50 year difference in these engines but I don’t think it’s just electronics that makes the engine have a higher output
I dont know where to start yes the 318 shares the same crank dimensions thats about it. Guys get giddy thinking the 340 is an overbored 318 and it isnt.
LA 318 means restrictive heads and induction, low compression and basically over coming all that is expensive. Yes money solves all problems but bang for the buck most go with the
360. and the stroker kits etc. This is my shortened condensed opinion.
P.S. there has been alot of internet YT hype perpetuated by Uncle Tony types about 318 power on the cheap, but fact is one needs to dump cash into a 318 to overcome its shortfalls and
its easier with the 360 platform to get the same and even more HP.
P.S. not saying don't do it but go in informed and with a budget and realistic expectations and goals. One can build a fun 318 for the street and enjoy it for a long time.