Maybe this will help you out. I came across this when I was getting close to rebuilding my 318ci back in March. It talks about what the differences are between the "A" engine, the "LA" engine and the Magnum series and how to tell different years apart.
http://www.babcox.com/editorial/ar/ar40090.htm
W.F.Wheeler
91'_CC_323ci_4x4
--- "Gus" <crtech@hot.rr.com> wrote:
>So basically the difference is that the magnum engine has a roller cam,
>different heads and intake manifold. How hard would it be to put a magnum
>engine in place of a standard engine?
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Kevin" <ksmith10@kornet.net>
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 5:44 PM
>Subject: Re: DML: Okay, magnum question
>
>
>> Yes
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gus" <crtech@hot.rr.com>
>> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 8:25 AM
>> Subject: Re: DML: Okay, magnum question
>>
>>
>> > So only the magnum engines had the hydraulic roller camshaft?
>> >
>> >
>> > >
>> > > Hydraulic Roller camshaft as well.
>> >
>> > > Different head and intake mostly. Supposed to deliver a better, more
>> > > usable power band for a truck. The trade mark was coined by Chrysler
>> > > back in the late 60s but referred to car engines back then. I believe
>> > > the term was only used on 440, 383 and maybe 340 cid models.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
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