Re: 360 SWAP (was Re: RE: Detonation)

From: Daniel Colucci (djcolucci@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sat Dec 13 1997 - 18:17:53 EST


Thanks, I'll keep everybody posted as to prices etc.

Dan

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> From: Carl Vidos <cvidos@io.com>
> To: Daniel Colucci <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Subject: 360 SWAP (was Re: DML: RE: Detonation)
> Date: Saturday, December 13, 1997 11:28 AM
>
> Daniel Colucci wrote on 13-Dec-97 11:42:59
>
> >I am also investigating a 360 swap for the summer. I have contacted a
> >place called Hughes engines from Washington IL. I know they do
excellent
> >work and Dave Hughes is a huge MOPAR fan. I'm considering a Magnum 360
> >balanced and blueprinted, 9:1 JE forged pistons, Total Seal rings, Mopar
> >camshaft from their Magnum 380 engine, heads ported and 2.02 valves
> >installed, M1 single plane manifold with a four barrel throttle body,
and
> >fatter fuel injectors. I'll keep everyone posted about my research. If
> >anyone has any ideas please contact me.
>
>
> >Dan Colucci
> >94 Sport Vortech, and much more!
>
> That would be one INCREDIBLE truck, Dan, but with all that power, you'll
> certainly need to do something in the tire and suspension department.
Wouldn't
> want to get sideways at 80+ MPH!
>
> It looks like you've done your engine research, too. Good components, but
they
> won't come cheap. Though JE's are regarded as one of the best pistons
made,
> they'll cost a pretty penny. Forged is definitely the way to go when
you're
> under boost, though.
>
> Good luck with your project.



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