Re: 318 magnum and 360 magnum difference

From: Dave and Charlene (popcorn123456@email.msn.com)
Date: Sun Mar 19 2000 - 23:16:54 EST


> I have to ask this question. What exactly is the difference or
> differences between the 318 and the 360? Is the only difference the
> heads? And can the parts be interchanged? I know the intake, cam, and
> some othere items are but want the full specs on the differences. If
> it's just the heads can they be interchanged? Can you build up a 318
> into a 360? I know that these questions have been gone through before
> but I couldn't find any real answers in the archives. The only stuff I
> could find was some references here and there and then they would go off
> in another direction. I want to build up the motor in my dak to it's
> fullest potential and if the 360 is in that direction I want to take it
> but I need to know what are the differences and if it's a build item or
> if it's going to require a new block. Thanks

The biggest difference is the stroke.And You''ll need a new block as the
crank is different....bigger mains.Oil pan is different too.Basiclly the
whole short block is different. Top end is all the same and will
interchange.

                          Dave St.Louis
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