RE: Mud pit 1, Ram 0

From: Ray (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sat Oct 19 2002 - 23:59:00 EDT


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Jon
> Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 10:55 PM
> So, I'm not sure if it cracked a piston or bent a rod yet. I'll wait
> to hear the verdict from the dealer and decide what to do. Just in case,
> I've already checked prices on rebuilt motors. Looks like I can get a
> long block 360 from http://www.dodge-chrysler-auto-truck-engines.com/ for
> about $1500-1800 with a 7/70,000 warranty; anyone have any other places
> to look? I thought as long as I am replacing it I might as well upgrade
> to the 360. Only problem is that in '92, there WAS no Magnum 360, so I
> will probably have to use my 318 computer, unless a '93 will work? Anyone
> have any experience in that area?
>
       -Jon-

Really, really sorry to hear about this Jon. It's pretty bad when you can't
even trust your own mud pit to be kind to you!

For a 360 engine, you might check out MP's P5007549. It's a direct
replacement 360 Magnum MPI short block with the R/T cam.
List price is $1633 but I know they usually discount these at various
vendors.

The 318 MP computers are the same for '92 and '93 Dakotas. The 2001 MP
catalog also listed the very same computer for the '92 and '93 Rams with
5.2. The '93 5.9 MP computer is P5249517 so it would seem you could use
it. Don't understand why, but the 2002 catalog no longer lists the 5.2
computer for the '92/'93 Rams.??? I actually have a '93 Ram, 5.9 MP
computer that I tried out earlier this year. It functions with my 318 but
didn't run as good as the 318 computer. (maybe too rich?)

I don't recall if your Ram is auto or manual, but keep in mind the 360s are
externally balanced so some other small changes may be in order.

I'd go the 360 route if repairs to the 318 are nearly as much.

Ray
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html



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