Re: Putting a 383/440 in 2000 Dak

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Wed Aug 29 2001 - 02:59:25 EDT


"Will Coughlin" <willcoughlin@hotmail.com> wrote:
: Transmission- I've got an NV-3500, of which the bellhousing will bolt to a
: 318/360. Wiring harness/computer issues, I don't see that as that big of a
: problem. The central timer module-CTM is a seperate circuit, correct?
: Therefore, If I ran a 318/360 wiring harness under the hood, used a correct
: matching PCM, I think that it would work. I would more than likely use a
: carburetor or aftermarket EFI system anyway. The only thing that really
: concerns me is the actual mounting. I mean, they built 2000 model R/T's, so
: anything that varies from my engine compartment to a 360 engine compartment
: I could readily get from dealer parts. It's not that I dislike my engine, it
: has been pretty good and continues to be. I am just thinking about the
: future and what I'll do with this truck later.

   Here's an idea... Since this is a future project anyway, you may
want to wait until the 5.7 HEMI comes out. That'd probably be a better
powerplant than the 360, and MIGHT even share the 4.7's engine mounts,
bellhousing, etc. There's a good chance it could be practically a
bolt-in, the way a 360 is practically a bolt-in for 318 trucks.

  ? Food for thought. :-)

-- 

-Jon-

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