With a few+ modifications, a 318 can be made into a HEMI, yeah that's right. But it will cost money and need complex parts and tuneing in order to do that. But to give a little boost, just deal with simple things, like spark plugs, spark plug wires, intake filters, better quality fuel and oil, replace worn parts, and update things on the engine. No need for any overhaul to produce more power, just do simple things and you'll get more, its not like a 318 is a weak engine anyway.
No, that's the engine name and it's displacement (LA 318 V8). An '87 dodge ram with a 318 V8 has 140hp.
170 hp 260tqe
230 hp (318 2v) 260 hp (318 4v) 230 hp (318 2v) 260 hp (318 4v)
220 HP @ 4,400 rpm; 300 ft lb @ 3,200 rpm
230
235 hp
They were rated at 230 hp
489 hp
Around 230 gross hp
The 318 provides about 230 HP while the 360 provides about 190hp
Right at 170 HP with stock carb
310 hp around 320tq