Re: Tech Question - 'A' Block heads

From: Andre Mauboussin (andrem@cyberramp.net)
Date: Thu Apr 03 1997 - 09:20:14 EST


> Okay, so a stock Magnum engine with MP computer, TBI, and MP exhaust is a
> 250-270 hp setup. The 300 hp crate is a 5.9 liter carburetted engine with
> the MP cam. What would I get if I dropped in the 300 hp crate, but pulled
> the intake manifold and used my stock 5.2 l intake, dist., and the MP
> computer from a 5.9l Ram (P5249546) ???
>
> I think I could live with 290 hp. CARB might object, but I think I would
> leave that pretty orange paint! $3500 + labor. Heck, it's gonna need an
> overhaul next year!
>
> Smiles,
>
> Jim

There's a place here in Dallas doing crate motor swaps into Jeep Gran
Cherokees. According to them it works great. I bet those customers are
grinning like a jack ass eating cactus!

Andre Mauboussin

 



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