Yea but the output on those crate motors are rated low compared to what can
you accomplish. Example is the 380HP 360 CU. That was rated with a
carburetor, Try that with a fuel injection and wait until you see a 15
percent improvement. Rad Rods engineers explained that Mopar run the
engines with carbs and not fuel injectors. You can easily gained additional
15 percent more power.
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
-----Original Message-----
From: DICEMAN469@aol.com [mailto:DICEMAN469@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2000 6:22 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Mancini Racing (was: timing chain)
In a message dated 9/15/00 8:43:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
dakota1994@hotmail.com writes:
> that's good to know at least... they are the big mopar shop around here.
> i noticed they had a magnum 360 shortblock on there site for $1325.. i
> think i may build a brand new motor from various parts there. it will
> probably cost a bit more but oh well... well min me asking austin how
much
>
> has the engine swap cost so far?? what about trans too?? i really want
to
> do the same thing in about a year or so. whole new drivetrain at first
and
> then go from there...
Phew....about 5 grand and counting! I'll try to break it down best I can
about the parts in my engine:
Engine and tranny $1825
Shipping $ 560
Rebuild (w/forged) $1250
Matched 30# Inj. $ 200
1.7 RR Crower $ 400
Roller Timing Chain $ 50
MP Springs $ 0 (Mike D is the man!)
MP Retainers $ 60
Electric fan&Acc $ 100
BM Shifter $ 130
MP Valve Covers $ 130
Misc crap $ 300
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Total: $5005
Like I told everyone else, if you got a V8 the 318/360 swap is a huge waste
of time. For $5K you can make one mean-ass V8 if you got one already. No
reason dumping all of it into another 42 cubic inches.
-Austin
Vipertruck - "The Anti-Rice"
Supercharged 3.9L - 360 Work in progress
www.angelfire.com/ny/vipertruck
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