Re: 3.9 Engine blocks ?

From: Michael Maskalans (dml@tepidcola.com)
Date: Tue Mar 30 2004 - 18:56:47 EST


On Mar 30, 2004, at 16:03, RayB wrote:

> Greg's correct, it's been done with V8's since about '93. For many
> years
> Mopar Performance said it couldn't be done but you have to realize
> they want
> to sell new stuff to us. All that was needed to install magnum heads
> on
> old LA blocks was AMC lifters and the proper push rods. To finish it
> off,
> you use the M1 4-bbl intake manifold made for the Magnum Crate motor.
>
> Nice power gains over any of the factory pre-mag heads.

sounds like a good second step (after exhaust) for my RamCharger.

though with 200k on the clock I should just tear it down to the nubbins
anyway..... bore it .020 over, new front and rear main seals since I
think they're both leaking, get a hotter cam, magnum heads

.... or just a crate 427 ;-)

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