Re: RE: Re: Swapping out my 318 for a 360...

From: Sam South (sawcut64@mediaone.net)
Date: Fri Jan 19 2001 - 11:57:50 EST


Monocotti gave a price for the bare R/T head with the stock valve
size(P5007140)$312.00 and the assembled head(P5007145)$658.00. This with the
new 1.7 rockers(P5007404 $411.60) would make a nice package.
Sam South
95 Dak, V-8,3.90 LSD,5-speed
14.10@98.05
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 11:37 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: Swapping out my 318 for a 360...

> The neat thing in that catalog is the RT heads (not related to R/T Dak).
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Sam South
> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 8:34 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Swapping out my 318 for a 360...
>
>
> Just picked up a 2001 Mopar catalog and they have a MPI Magnum 5.9L short
> block listed. It's a rebuilt unit with everything new except the crank,
> rods, and the block. It also has the Magnum R/T cam, so you could bolt up
> the rest of your 318 components(if there in decent shape)and a torque
> converter from a 360. You'll also have to change to a 360 computer. The
part
> # for the short block is P5007549 and Monacotti Chrysler Plymouth gave me
a
> price of $1143.00. There's probably more to it then this that some of the
> other guys here can help with, but I don't see why this wouldn't pass an
> emissions test. Anyway keep us informed on your progress.
> Sam South
> 95 Dak, V-8,3.90 LSD,5-speed
> 14.10@98.05
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
> sawcut64@mediaone.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Slick North" <prodog@swbell.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 10:15 AM
> Subject: DML: Swapping out my 318 for a 360...
>
>
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I cracked the block of my 318, and am thinking about going the route of
> > putting a 360 in it's place instead of another 318. It is a 96 model
> Dakota
> > Sport (last year of the old body style), auto tranny...
> >
> > Here are my questions:
> >
> > - Would I be able to use the Mopar Performance computer from my 318(I
> still
> > have the stock one, too) for the 360, or would I need a different
> computer?
> >
> > - IF I can put in a 360, what would it take? What if I went with a Mopar
> > "Crate" motor like the 300hp or 380hp 360? Would a stock 360 from a
truck
> or
> > van be more feasible?? (I still need the truck to pass emissions!)
> >
> > I'm looking for any advice you guys can give me, and soon, because I'm
> going
> > to have to make a decision pretty damn quick.... My 71 Chevelle is not
> > really a daily driver, but I don't have any other transportation at this
> > time...
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your help!
> >
> > Tom "Slick" North
> >
>



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