415HP from 318ci IS POSSABLE!!

Wow!!...I didn't know there were so many 318 hatters here...I really expected a little more energy, enthusiasm if you will...even if you copied the build down to a T and ran a 600-650cfm carb to make as you all say more streetable...I think an honest 325-350HP is very streetable in my opinion...even a 100 more HP is better then what I have right now...I'm not talking about the guy down the street with 450-600HP in a car he only drives maybe twice a year, he has bragging rights yes!...I'm not trying to get mega HP, I'm just wanting to improve performance on a budget...I'm saying that those HP numbers are very doable, even if the big numbers do come in at a higher then normal use...the point being that it's there if you need it...not to mention that with higher gas prices, it's nice to know you have options...my point was to show that it's possible to get the equal HP of a modern Hemi without chucking the 318...or stroking the block or finding another bigger donor engine to replace the one you have...I also agree that cubic inches is king, yes...they are also king at the pump too, that is if you a weekend warrior or a true daily driver?

I do plan to duplicate this particular build in the future, yes...I also plan on doing a 5spd conversion as well...between the new combo I should see close to 25mpg on the highway...I know you're all entitled to your own opinion, yes...I was just in awe over the responses I read so far...seems to be that the 340-360 is the favored SB.

I wish you all a great 4th and happy Moparing