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As clean as it was under the valve covers and intake, Im sure you wasn’t surprised.

I had the same issue on my 318. Just changed the one that was on that lobe when I did my cam swap. The rest cleaned up and felt fine. 11k miles so far and no noises or issues.

I’ve had both a 94 1500 3.9 shorty work van, had a 3 speed auto and 3.91 gear. That thing would run. Then I got a 98 5.2 regular size 1500 work van and it ran pretty well but I think the 3.9 would have gotten the jump. Fuel mileage was the same. Same amount of cargo.

If the power valve is blown it will idle with the mixture screws all the way in.

Here’s a better picture. Still rocking the 6 rib….haha.

Yes it’s ribbed and came directly from a hemi serpentine setup. Bolted up like stock.

I like a 318! My duster which is on here ran high 14s at 93. I dynoed it at the shop the day I bought it 22yrs ago and it made 175 whp. I just installed a magnum 318 in this dakota and it feels like a weak baby sister. Thinking either it’s wore out or I have the fuel sync way off, replacing...

it’s mine. I can get a belt size when I get Home later this evening

And no one even mentioned checking the thermostat!:wtf:

I think it had a 245/60. She was out of breath....

When I first put my duster together it was 318, 3:91 gear. I was used to running 1/8 mile then one night I took it to the quarter mile and it was floating the valves going thru the lights!! Haha good times!!!!:steering:

You will definitely feel a gear change!

Thanks for doing this! It should help some new people. Back to basics, easily replicated.

Use what you have. That’s the best KISS solution. Everyone has an opinion and unlimited checkbook when it’s not there money.

My vote is the 88 318. Roller cam and good factory head. Add some magnum manifolds. Everything will be plug and play with minimal effort and money. The gear and large tire helps with the mileage. My 91 318 d150 with 3:55 gear gets 12-13.

Probably an 89 judging by the tbi. I believe that started in 88. My 87 ram had a carb, my 89 had the tbi.

Ecu is the same, program is different but it will run just fine with the 318 computer. We’ve done it before.

EFI source sells a plug and play gold box for the hemi. Even has a start up tune.

For those interested in the MS stuff. Matt at DIY auto tune told me the microsquirt/MS2 has the provision for factory crank and cam wheels. This may be an option for some.

68 here in NC!

Plenum gasket!

I think you will be fine, wouldnt worry about the crank, the rod was the weak link as you see.

A stuck injector would cause a hydrolock situation.

The whole kit is fairly cheap at advance auto. I think it was $15 after my speed perks coupon.

Time will tell with it. Truck only gets 7-10k a year so it should last till I pop this engine.

Thanks, I was gonna take a pic of the box. Saved me from diggin thru the recycle bin!:thumbsup:

Or at least the newer magnum stuff. I mean there are no less than 6 bolts that hold the ac/alternator bracket and they have to be installed in a certain sequence. Or on the power steering bracket that has to be installed AFTER you install the balancer! Ask me how I know!!!

Great! Thanks!

Hopefully it doesn’t leak! I replaced the front seal/timing cover/water pump/oil pan gasket. Next time I will Pull the engine out. So many brackets!!!