This is what I found when I researched it earlier.
A V10 is 488 cubic inches (8.0L) vs. the 360 (5.9). Both are a 90° V-type.
I was surprised to learn the two extra 360 pistons accounted for the extra
128ci. Both have a 4.00 bore with the V10 having a longer stroke 3.88 vs.
the 360's 3.58. Even with the longer stroke, the V10 somehow comes in with
a slightly lower compression ratio. 8.6:1 vs. 8.9:1. I would guess there
are some major differences in the head design.
But to answer your question, Yes, it appears they used the base 360 design
when designing the V10.
Walt
""Aaron Wyse"" <awyse@sw.rr.com> wrote in message
news:01d301c46e0b$74d18400$0504a018@sw.rr.com...
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> Basically just the a stretched 360. I've looked up several parts in the
> Mopar Performance book.. and at the time it listed the same part numbers
for
> 360 and V10 for parts like pistons, rods, lifters, valves... Front engine
> accessories were also listed with same part numbers.
> Aaron Wyse
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Calder" <jCalder3@cfl.rr.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 8:21 PM
> Subject: DML: Magnum V10
>
>
> >
> > Is the Magnum V10 just a 360 with 2 more cylinders or is it a whole
> > different animal?
> > Thanks,
> > James
> >
> >
>
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