Factory spec 340 cam in 318

[MR4V]

I have a low compression 318 with standard Carter 2 barrel & stock exhaust manifolds, 4 speed manual with 2.92 rear end.
I want to give it a bit of life without changing the factory inlet or exhaust, I have been told that a factory 340 manual cam will do that without changing the smooth idle as this is a every day ride.

I think the 340 spec is lift 430in, 444ex, dur 268in, 276ex, 114lsa.
It looks like Mopar purple factory 340 is not made anymore, I think the part number is P4452782.

Anyone know know were I can get a factory one & will this work or is it to much cam for a low compression 318?

 

[Rocky_JS]

I have that cam in my 273. My solid wiped a lobe and I had a new one sitting around to use until I can pull the engine for rebuild this winter. Try looking for someone with new old stock.

This link does not say N/A.

http://www.monicattichrysler.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=404

 

[AdamR]

Mopar Perf. and Crane both sell the factory 340 cams.

 

[67Dart273]

You are kidding yourself if you think this is a good idea without going to dual exhaust

 

[273]

318 stock cam sucks at 240 with .399 lift so any performance cam is a major step up but your keeping everything else stock I'd go with high lift 256 cam.

 

[MR4V]

You are kidding yourself if you think this is a good idea without going to dual exhaust

It's an Aussie Charger with a dual exhaust so should be OK.

318 stock cam sucks at 240 with .399 lift so any performance cam is a major step up but your keeping everything else stock I'd go with high lift 256 cam.

Had someone else say go for a tow cam & if these are specs of the factory 318 anything would be a step up.

Thanks