RE: Turn-key 5.2L Magnum engine

From: Ray Block (BPracing@wowway.com)
Date: Wed Sep 24 2008 - 18:00:06 EDT


I don't know of any 318/5.2L engines available with an upgraded cam but MP
used to sell a 360 magnum short block, with an R/T cam, just for replacement
of a stock EFI engine. I think it was also .020 over bored. You might
check Summit & Jegs.....they used to carry them.

Ray

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Dan Kramarsky
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 5:00 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Turn-key 5.2L Magnum engine
>
>
> Hypothetically speaking....
>
> If I wanted to purchase a remanufactured 5.2L Magnum engine that was
> nearly ready to go ( i.e. just add T.B. , fuel rails, air hat, coolant,
> oil & the accessories ).....
>
> Where would I go?
>
> The engine I am looking for would *look* exactly like a stock motor from
> the outside ( this is becuase it street driven ) but with:
>
> * better than stock cam
> * upgrade roller rockers.
> * perhaps some porting of the heads.
>
> Goal is: 270 to 290 HP at the flywheel on pump gas with a mild cam and
> Mopar PCM.
>
>
> Is this something I should go to a performance shop like:
> Hughes Engines or KRC Performance?
> Or can I go to a engine reman business like:
> Marshall Engines or Jasper Engines.
>
>
> Dan K.
>
> Vehicle 1: 1992 Dodge Dakota Club Cab LE   Color: Two-tone silver
>  Engine: 5.2L EFI  Mods: Home-brew CAI, March pullies, K&N Filters,
> Relocated IAT, DynoMax Turbo Exhaust and Hi-Flow Cat.  Race weight:  3700
> lbs.
>
> Photo: http://static.flickr.com/42/84856795_c18903d10f.jpg
>
> Vehicle 2: 1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX  Color: White  Engine: 4.6L EFI
>  Mods: none yet.
>
> Photo: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2726734706_3f511ec702.jpg
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