True , the initial HP numbers are close , but the 360 responds much better
to mods than the 318 , at least supposedly .
At 09:12 AM 3/8/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>Bob,
>The difference between the 318 and 360 is only around 15hp, and 35lbs. of
>torque; not much difference. (I don't remember the gas mileage difference.)
>You didn't mention whether you are looking at a 2WD, 4WD, or a std., auto
>tranny. I average 18-19mpg with my std. 2WD, and am pleased with the
>performance. Of course your mileage is going to depend on your style of
>driving, and you can add modifications to either engine to up your
>performance.
>
>Guess it really boils down to what you want most. More power, or more
>economy. I believe you have your answer in the second sentence of your
>post. "Wanted the power, but also decent mpg." You just described the 318.
>More power than the V6, better gas mileage that the 360.
>Rich - Ashburn, VA
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob H [mailto:torch@triplet.net]
>Sent: Sunday, March 07, 1999 8:43 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: 318vs360
>
>
>
>With this talk about the 360 coming out in non-R/T pkgs on the CC, was
>wondering if I got the right motor. Wanted the power, but also decent mpg.
>Is there much diff between the 2 motors? Planning on headers, air filter,
>and cat backs mainly to help with the mpg. Will I be happy with the 318?
>Need a little input from you V8 guys/gals out there. And is that rumor or
>fact that the 360 will be in the CCs for 2000? Think I am getting the order
>jitters...Input please.
>
>
>Bob Hardt
>Aiken,SC
>99 Black Dakota CC 5.2 Auto
>
>
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