In a message dated 6/27/00 10:31:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
NVMYDakota@aol.com writes:
>
> > What is the difference between a magnum 318 and a
> > regular 318. I have been told the magnum is much more
> > powerful. Non-magnum rated at 150 hp (less than a v6).
> > That is what I've been told. If anyone knows the
> > difference please let me know, I'm boggled.
>
>
> Well the most upfront difference is that the magnum is Multiport Fuel
> Injected, and non mags are eighter Carbed or TB injected (which SUCKS)
The
> Mags have almost 100 horses mroe than the non mag 318. That pretty much
> tells me what to buy...
>
> Greg
>
Magnums also use roller camshafts vs. a standard hyd camshaft. And the heads
flow much better with a swirl port design vs. old 318 heads.
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