what do you think? - Moparchat

Swinger321 · #1 01-01-2002, 01:08 AM

Well New Years Eve is upon me and my family and we are partying. I can't help but to be here asking what you think. Happy New Years to ALL!!!

I finished up buttoning up the 88' 318 Last night (after the heads dropped a exhaust valve and I got it fixed with Indy Heads Valves and springs) I haven't cranked it yet, But MAN I can't wait!!!

Crown And Coke is the drink of choice for me tonight, and I am feeling it.

My Dart should run really well.

I wanna know........WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR A 318 TO RUN A 12 sec. E.T. ???

Well I at least manage a 13?

88' 318
Holley 750 Vac. Sec. 3310
Rpm Air Gap
Crane Hyd. Roller Split 284/292 .513/.528 110
9.3:1 CR
Heddman 1 5/8 Headers
2 1/4 Duals w/ H-pipe
3.23 742 SG
904 TF w/ B&M shift kit
3025 lbs. w/ me in it
Stock 273 Stall convertor

Just wishful thinking huh?

Well guess 4.56's are in order and a 3000 R stall convertor.

Thanks and happy new year!!!!

Kelly
Swinger321

moparmal · #2 01-01-2002, 01:17 AM

I'm no expert but i'd ditch the heads and the pistons and go for anything that will raise the comp.

hemivaliant · #3 01-01-2002, 02:11 AM

It's simple, NOS

HV

pishta · #4 01-01-2002, 02:26 AM

Put it in an Arrow....

Christopher · #5 01-01-2002, 08:25 AM

Need larger diameter headers and more gearing.Torque converter stall will need to be higher. With more compression,this engine has the potential to run in the 11's.

71 scamp · #6 01-01-2002, 11:39 AM

If that combo goes 11's I'm driving mine off a cliff! Need more gear, converter, maybe a 2.5 inch exhaust system, more cubes, etc. Which heads did you get from Indy? I'm guessing low 14's.

moparmal · #7 01-01-2002, 08:52 PM

SCAMP: Don't forget Swinger is looking for 12's, not 11's. being a 318 devotee (9.2: 1 comp) I'm not sure the cubes is such a big issue. I agree whole heartedly that the comp has to come up, and the aspiration and exhaust will have to be maxxed out. Knowing what I do about 318 heads, I'm sureeveryone's first thought was w5 heads, quick!!!! As for gearing etc i'll leave that to the racers!!

Ausydad · #8 01-02-2002, 11:46 PM

Dragstrip Plus program (with a few guesses about tiiming, valve size, etc.) puts you @ 13.91 with almost a full second off if you do a generous port on the heads and go with a med. rise single plane intake instead of the dual plane RPM. Not my guess, but theirs. This was estimated at 75 deg. temp, 780 elevation with 24.5 tires. Any help? I agree about the comp ratio, BTW. Good Luck!

dusterguy · #9 01-03-2002, 05:44 PM

YEA!!!! ARROWS RULE!!!!

you'll go 12's for sure then