Hi TJ,
I swapped out my 318 for a 360 just before my new 'dak had to go
through its first emissions test. I used a stock '96 360 with MP R/T
heads, MP headers, 3" high-flow cat and muffler, Comp 20-604-8 cam, M-1
2-bbl intake, and a custom flash that ended up being WAY too rich.
Anyways, I passed emissions with flying colors. I was really worried
about that, too.
It ran for about a year before #2 cylinder died (too rich mixture
washed out the rings), and ran a best of 14.3@98mph on street tires. Now
that warmer weather is just about here, its time to swap out the shortblock.
I live in MD, too. If you pick your parts carefully, and build the
engine correctly, you should have no problems.
BTW, would you be interested in a rebuildable 360 shortblock?
Doug Myers
'99 Dakota 360/5-speed/3.92SG
Best 1/4 mile - 14.3@98mph
TJ wrote:
> OK, I need some help from you guys... Im am planning on what to do with my
> truck when my 318 dies. And you all know that we have to pass that damn
> emmisions test, but with this need for speed, Ive got a delema.... the way I
> see it, I have 3 options:
> 1-Get another 318 and replace all the necesary parts with forged ones to
> carry a 150 shot of nitrous from NOS's NOSzle setup
> 2-Bore a 318 to a 323 and replace all those same parts (o-ring heads blah
> blah) to gain a little displacement and power without worrying too much
> about passing emmsions, using Mopar performance parts
> 3-Go with a 360, and do all of the above
>
> With #1 I have no worries except for finding stock size forged pistons... #2
> should be ok, but #3, the one that Id really like to do is the worry.
> According to the emmisions guy, if I put in a 360, I will still have to pass
> the 318 standards... SO THIS IS WHAT I NEED, all you guys with R/Ts and Rams
> with 360s, I need your results from your test, your year, model, MODS, state
> standard and your result in each catagory.... please, Im trying to make a
> educated decision about this so I dont waste any money, thanks guys!!! Read
> below for my trucks current setup.
>
> TJ
> dakota52318@toad.net
> 1992 Dodge Dakota 4X4
> Long Bed, 318, 46RH Auto
> DT Headers, Functional RamAir Hood
> K&N FIPK, Flowmaster Muffler
> Custom Throttle Body
> MP Computer
> 15.74@87.59
> 4350lbs
>
>
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