In a message dated 7/18/2003 1:45:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
robert.riddle@pw.utc.com writes:
> I know the balancing is in the torque
> converter on one engine and balanced on the crank on the other, but I'm not
> sure which. Have any of you ever done this swap, and how much if I get a 360
> block, will I have to get the torque converter with it? Also, I think the
> heads
> should fit, but please correct me if I'm wrong. I guess I should also note
> that
> I plan on getting a cam, and rockers if any one has any recommendations or
> experience good or bad with certain brands. Thanks for the input!
>
Easy swap. The 318 is internally balanced. The 360 is balanced with the
harmonic balancer on the front of the motor and weight on either the torque
converter (360 Magnum 93-95) or on the flexplate (360 Magnum 96 and up). You can
use your 318 torque converter, but you'll need to have the correct weights
welded to it if you want to use your flexplate. If you can get a '96 and
flexplate, you can use your 318 torque converter as is.
Your heads and all of your other accessories will bolt on, no problem. Comp
Cam, Crane, Crower, Mopar are all decent for cams and rockers.
Bill White - http://www.bionicdodge.com
'02 Dakota QC 4x4, SLT +, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
'95 Dakota CC 4x2 - under construction
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Feb 06 2004 - 11:46:38 EST