Hey guys, i've seen two stroker kits out there for the 318: One turns it into a 350 with
-custom machined cast pistions
-STAGE 1 RODS w/ARP WAVE LOC BOLTS
-3.578 STROKER CRANK
-SEALED POWER CAST RINGS
-CLEVITE MAIN & ROD BEARINGS
and there are a bunch of other options you can add to the kit... What would you guys add if anything. Does this kit seem like a good idea? Only 795 bucks for the basic kit. I'm thinking i might do this, but i want your opinions on it.
There's also a 390 stroker kit too, but thats out of my price range.. costs about 2200 bucks.

btw, the website is
http://www.speedomotive.com/MOPAR%20318-350,340-392,440-500%20STROKER.htm
the website may be screwed up.. you have to add the 340-392,440-500%20stroker.htm into the link.

I contacted these guys a few months ago. They stressed to me that these stroker kits were for race only! That Sucks!

Putting in a stroker kit will require machining of the stock block. In general, a used 360 block is relatively cheap - much cheaper than a stroker kit. It's basically a free 42 cubic inches if you're going the rebuild route. That's why you do not hear of people stroking 318s very much. Just swap in a 360 short block instead. Cheaper HP than the stroker route.

So you guys saying swap a stock 360 over stroking the 318 or do mods to that too. What are some price differences? Thanks

K2

I'd say go with a crate 360 that is already modified. Summit has a crate 360 that they claim pumps out 380hp. It's like 4 grand :crazy . That's not bad when you compare prices.
www.summitracing.com Type in "crate motor" in the key word search.

My Grand is fast I ran 10.87 in the quatrer mile on 23" tires at PIR. It is really souped up. Has any blown a grand Cherokee? that is what I want to do.

They're basically putting a 360 crank into a 318 and upgrading the rods/pistons. Rod lengths are stock. I have a 360 crank for sale, which should just bolt right up to the rest of your bottom-end and bring you up to 350cid. Email me at btzj59@hotmail.com if you're interested.

Ihave ran both engines in plymouth baracudas.
The 318 is a much better pachage. Sort of like the difference between a 125cc motorcycle to a 175cc the 175cc will be a pig that wishes it where a 250cc and the 125cc will just keep on putting a grin on your face.
The hardest part of the 318 build if carborated is getting real 4 barrel heads they are very rare stock. I have only owned or seen one 318 that was a true factory 4 barrel set up.
Thats My 2Cents :eek:

Oh i suggest if loking for larger than 318
383
Then 440 hemi

Remember that the Magnum engines are different from the old "LA" small block chryslers. Also "B" and "RB" engines would require a whole new drivetrain as nothing you have now would bolt up or be strong enough.