I'm hoping that MP Part P5249517 "5.9 V8, 1993 Truck and B-Van" SBEC
will plug into my truck's wiring harness and everything will be kosher.
>When you go to get that 360 short block, make sure you get one of
>the later versions from the truck, and not one from an older car. The
>motor mounts are different. I was planning on doing a swap of 360 for
A 1996-model 5.9 Magnum (360 cid) block runs about $2700 fresh from the
factory (vs. $2500 for a 318). I don't think I can get a rebuild that
would offer similar reliability for much less. There isn't a whole lot
of difference in price year-to-year, so if anyone has a lead on which
model Rams have hotter cams, I'd appreciate knowing.
Here's a basic question: I was under the impression that the roller cam
was new in the 1996 model engines; other people have told me the Magnum
engines all have roller followers. What's the true story?
Obviously, I haven't opened my engine yet. It seems to be perfectly happy
at 125K miles, though it sips a quart of Mobil 1 every 2000 miles.
Jim
Dakota - The Right Caliber of Dodge Magnum Force.
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