I had better luck with a 195 thermostat and a clean radiator on my 318 -
360 swap.
( I think the clean radiator was the key, it got hot with a 180 stat and
dirty radiator when towing )
>From now on, I'm going to pull the radiator and get it for real flushed
every couple of years.
for my swap we just took a long block 360 from a '95 RAM - swapped
everything from the 318 that fit and plugged it in.
same distributor,throttle body, exhaust manifold, engine mounts, accessory
mounts, 19lb injectors
could have used the same intake manifold
new externally balanced flywheel
used pcm from 95 ram ( parts.com or uneedapart.com )
Victor Williams
Marietta Ga
1995 CC Sport 2wd,5.9l,5sp,3.55LSD,MP sp intake,Flowkooler,
Jardine catback,Flowmaster 70,CarSound Cat,Tow pkg - 301,200 miles on
truck..
>Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 18:54:41 -0400
>From: "Mike Sykes" <mikesykes@cox.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: Magnum 360 appeared in what models of cars/trucks?
>
>the external dimensions of the magnum 360 and 318 are identical. The ony
>thing you'll need to change is the PCM. However, bear in mind that and 318
>is internally balanced, and a 360 is EXternally balanced. This will effect
>toraue converter selection. You have to get a converter that's setup for a
>360. also, 360's run hotter for some reason. a 180 t-stat is almost a
must.
>
>that is all =) good luck
>
>- -miggity.
>Newport News VA
>2000 FR R/T CC
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