Re: RE: Re: 408

From: Orange383 (orange383@comcast.net)
Date: Sun Oct 03 2004 - 15:34:00 EDT


Ok, well, keep me posted of what happens with the 318 and if you need the
pistons just let me know.

David

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Calder" <jCalder3@cfl.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 4:38 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: 408

>
> I'm in Palm Coast, FL. I need to keep this build inexpensive as possible
so
> I'll probably reuse the lifters, push rods and cam (if it suitable) since
> they have only 5000 miles on them. Regarding the pistons, I would
> defiantly be interested if they are the right ones to use with the build.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Orange383
> Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 2:21 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Re: 408
>
>
> 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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