Where are you located? Just curious, may be interested in the 318 if it
stays mostly complete. Also, if you decide to use the MP pistons (.020
over) I have a brand new set I will probably be selling.
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Calder" <jCalder3@cfl.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 4:37 PM
Subject: DML: 408
>
> I'm looking into swapping my 318 for a 408. On my current 318 I already
> have the following parts I will reuse:
> Jet Hot Coated Doug Thorley Headers, M1 Intake, MSD ignition/wires/coil,
> MP PCM, Viper Fan, Underdrive Crank Pulley and accessories (water pump, PS
> pump, etc.)
>
> Opinions on reusing the following:
> Ported Stock TB
> KRC Ported Stock Heads
> Competition Cams 604:lift .512 dur@.050 210, 220 / LSA 112
> FMS 19lb injectors
>
> If I were to get an F&B or Fastman TB, what size should I go for?
> If R/T Heads were used which ones?
> Is the MP stroker crank the best deal?
> Should I get a junkyard block or new? Any ideas on price of a new 360
> block?
> What does it have to be bored out to?
>
> Things I know I would need to get (please add to the list):
> Stroker Crank
> 360 Block
> Connecting Rods
> Pistons
> Gasket/Bearing Rebuild Kit
>
> To help in the suggestions, I do a lot of stop and go driving, tow a 18'
bow
> rider (only a few times a year). I don't plan on racing but want to be
able
> to kick but if I do. No blower, turbo or nitrous planned. How will my
> current cam perform? Can stock 360 rods be used with the right pistons?
> How do I select the correct pistons?
>
> When this is all done, I'll have for sale, a 318 block .030over, crank,
> pistons, KRC ported heads (if I don't reuse them), comp cam 604 (if not
> reused) all with about 6000 miles on them. I bought all the parts from
> Marty @ KRC a couple years ago.
>
> Here's my current setup:
> 93 CC, 5.2, Rebuilt engine 30 over, 604 Competition Cams:lift .512
dur@.050
> 210, 220 / LSA 112, Heads Ported/5 angle , 2bbl M1 Intake, Jet Hot Coated
> Thorley Headers, Ported TB, True Duals w/ FM 70's and Cuda Tips, MP PCM,
MP
> Cast Valve Covers, MP Cast Air Cleaner, K&N Filter,MP DRT Chain, MSD 8.5mm
> wires, MSD 6T, Blaster coil, Underdrive Crank Pulley, APS 46 RH
Transmission
> w/ All The Options, MP Torque Converter, Viper Fan, Lowered 2-3. Energy
> Suspension body mounts, A arm bushings & sway bar bushings, 4.10's W/ Dana
> Spicer Trac Loc, Road Master Active Suspension, Doestech Shocks, Front and
> Rear Anti Sway Bars, Cowl Hood, Sir Michaels Roll Pan.
>
> Thanks for any hints, tips and suggestions.
>
> James
>
>
>
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