Re: 380 crate/318 swap questions

From: Mark Kuzia (flyboy01@mediaone.net)
Date: Fri Oct 06 2000 - 23:02:29 EDT


Porget the PCM. get an aftermarket System such as the Holley, MSD, or a
Edelbrock.

Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS, Cowl-induction

----- Original Message -----
From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
To: <Dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 3:30 PM
Subject: DML: 380 crate/318 swap questions

> Ok, I have made up my mind to run the magnum 380hp 360cid motor in my '95
> slt cc. I'll be removing my 318. I have several questions and anyone who
has
> answers or contacts I could call please respond.
>
> I would like to run the fuel injection but the motor won't work with my MP
> PCM. Does anyone know who does custom programming?
> Does anyone offer a 750 CFM throttle body? I found 1000 CFM ones but I'm
> guessing that is too much.
> If I scrap the FI and run a carb what will the effect be on the rest of
the
> things that are controlled by the computer (like the tranny) and how do I
> bypass all that?
> Are the motor mounts and exhaust headers going to bolt right up?
> Will I have to modify the radiator or fan assembly to fit or are the
external
> dimensions of the 360 the same as my 318?
> If anyone knows anyone who is running a carburated 380 crate motor please
let
> me know how to contact them?
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated
>
> JOHN
> 95' 318 4.10 Auburn LSD, MP PCM, DT headers, Gibson 3" exhaust, catgo high
> flow cat (3" inlet/outlet) 3" pipe from header Y to cat, K&N filter, 180
> thermostat, MSD digital 6+ ignition, MSD HVC coil, MSD 8.5mm wires, HD
> cap&rotor, oil filter relocation w/fram HP-1 racing filter,transgo shift
kit.



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