Re: MP 402 magnum 435hp crate motor

From: Mark Kuzia (flyboy01@comcast.net)
Date: Tue Mar 26 2002 - 22:40:19 EST


All it would take is a cam swap for it to work, a nice 218/228 should work
nice.

Mark Kuzia
Mark's Diecast Inc.
flyboy01@comcast.net
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~Supercharged 360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)

----- Original Message -----
From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 7:30 AM
Subject: DML: MP 402 magnum 435hp crate motor

>
> Hey all,
>
> I was just flipping through the latest mopar performance catalop and
> noticed that they have a 402 magnum stroker motor. They say it is not
> recommended for use with stock type MPI systems but it comes with the MPI
> manifold (4 bbl). Does anyone know why it wouldn't work with the MP PCM? I
> assume the only thing it could be is the cam, couldn't I just replace the
cam
> with a hughes engine cam (the one in my 318) or something more compatible
> with the computer?
>
> John S
>
> 95 cc 5.2 auto, transgo shift kit, 4.10 gears, auburn LSD, superior axles,
MP
> PCM, DT headers, Gibson exhaust (3" from headers back, no cat) MSD digi6+
> ignition, MSD HVC coil, MSD 8.5 wires, HD cap&rotor, autolite 3923's, K&N
> X-stream filter (14x3.5), 180 stat, 1 quart oil filter (Trans-dapt
> relocated), Hughes stage II TB and intake manifold, Hughes 1418 cam,
Hughes
> 1.6:1 aluminum roller rockers, progear DR timing chain, MP valve covers,
24#
> FMS injectors, Speedtweaks IAT adjuster



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