I thought a 42RE could be set up to handle a 360? it would just need a rebuild?
In article <PJEJIAGPKDMHANKKBAEEEEEECDAA.gcouriel@bellsouth.net>,
gcouriel@bellsouth.net ("Gabriel A. Couriel") writes:
>
>
> if you are going to go the V8 route, keep in mind that you'll need to
> upgrade the transmission. on a 360, you'll have to install a 46RE, and all
> the required parts. while you're at it, make sure you install something
> stout, or you might be pulling it to rebuild.
>
> if you are just going to use this to putz around and have fun, you might
> just want to stick to the V6. however, the V8 is tempting.
>
> Gabriel A. Couriel
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> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
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> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: 3.9'er Needs performance advice
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>
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I've thought hard about it, and have decided NOT to buy a new car, mostly
> for
> long term financial reasons. long post.....
>
> ANYWAYS,
>
> I've been discussing my options with my 1999 3.9L Auto V6 R.C., and a close
> friend of mine who has done some engine rebuilds as a hobby has thrown a lot
> of
> ideas at me. I'd really like to stay naturally aspirated.
>
>
> 1. Rebuild the V6 either inside the truck or grab a junked one and build it
> from scratch. this would include a set of original heads ported/polished,
> new
> cam, the standard bolt ons (elec fan, headers, new exhaust, modded intake
> manifold, new injectors, throttle body, intake) and a new valvetrain.
>
> My calculations working on the engine inside the truck would be 2700-3200$
> (rebuilding an old engine $3200+). According to him with this option, "I'm
> wont
> be very happy". I'm guessing its going to be 250-280 h.p. at the flywheel
> going
> this route? And 300+hp just isnt possible without a terrible idle? (or
> forced
> induction?)
>
> 2. 360 short block kit, possibly from summitracing. I think those are MPI
> 360's, and I've read on the list in the past the trouble with getting an MPI
> setup to work. Im guessing this would be more money: new front springs
> (shocks?), harness, computer, heads, intake manifold, oil pump, oil pan,
> water
> pump, ect.ect. I calculated around 4000$ for this one.
>
> How much trouble would it be to make the engine and computer play nice?
> assuming i could get a computer and harness?
>
>
> 3. Same as #2, but used the one set up for carbbed applications.
>
>
> I know some folks have done this in the past, and was hoping for some of
> that
> 20/20 hindsight :) As for what I'm looking for, I'd really like for this to
> be
> worthwhile, I dont really have a target h.p. or E/T. I really would like to
> stay below $4000 whichever route i go. And yes, i know the tranny is gonna
> need
> work :)
>
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