Hi,
I have a 70ish stock 318 that I am going to do just a stock rebuild on. I want to keep the power stock, because im going to stuff it in a samurai. Does anybody know what the hp was stock?
I checked allpar, but didn't find what I was looking for. I think it was out of a truck.
thanks
Dodgevanman
04-17-2006, 04:57 PM
Hmmmmm. That vintage of 318 say around 68-70 was rated at 210HP gross and around 177HP net.
Mope
04-17-2006, 05:05 PM
Wow, that was quick!! What is the difference between the gross, and the net. And would it be the same for up to about a 72. I will try and find out the year of it. I do know it has the steel crank in it.
Dodgevanman
04-17-2006, 05:09 PM
Gross HP is measured at the flywheel with no accessories added to the engine. Mopar HP ratings were like this prior to '72.
Net HP is measured at the flywheel with all accessories added and full exhaust. This is a "real world" HP rating.
This is the way it was relayed to me anyways.
I'd say around '73-'75 time period is when the HP rating started suffering because of emission laws and such. If you can give me the casting number off the block, I may be able to look up what year the engine is.
Mope
04-17-2006, 05:39 PM
Thanks Dodgevanman. I will try and get the casting # this afternoon. Where do you go to look up that information. Also, what are the "shorter trannies" that Dodge has that will bolt up to it? The sammurai has a divorced t-case, so I can pick and choose a little.
Thanks again.
dodge318rulez
04-18-2006, 10:09 PM
how many horses does a 83' 318 2wd stock have...? just out of curiosity...
Mope
04-18-2006, 11:10 PM
I think it has about 170. My dad has an 84, and I think thats what he told me it has.
Dodgevanman
04-19-2006, 06:53 AM
Casting number is on the left side towards the rear of the engine block. Right above where the starter would be. It should start with a 2XXXXXX-318. I think that's the format.
Mope
04-20-2006, 09:49 AM
Great, Thanks, I will see if I can get my dad to find it for me. Its an hour away from me right now.
