I actually think it would be easier to do the V10 rather than the crate
motor because at least the V10 has existing computer and emmisions controls .
Of course , it would cost you a small child to do it .
At 09:17 AM 7/10/1998 -0700, you wrote:
>Jack,
>Your logic is impeccable. I was more worried about yesterdays post re: no
>performance parts from Mopar for the 98s. And that from a Mopar perf tech
>line worker... Arrrgh. Im mainly concerned about fit in the engine
>compartment, Id hate to have to "move things around" to get the 97 headers
>to fit. I am ignorant of the changes between 97 and 98 model years... One
>of the reasons I am a MOpar guy is that they offered basically any engine in
>any body style From 225 slant six to 426 elephants, all wihtout chassis mods
>beyond motor mounts and K memebers. Thats the philosophy I love. Thats
>also why Im not slamming a 380HP/360 crate Dak transplant concept. It fits
>the "tradition"...
>What about a v10 in the Dak?
>BKB
> At 11:04 AM 7/10/98 -0400, you wrote:
>>Well , I don't claim to know for sure , so you might wanna call the MoPar
>>tech line .
>>
>>The reason I am assuming thatthey are the same is that the heads on the 318
>>and 360 are identical , except for obvious internal differences . That's
>>why the valve covers for the 318 and 360 Magnum engins are the same .
>>
>>I don't have anything in writing , I just know from playing around with
>>MoPars over the years . It's just like pretty much everything from the 318
>>, 340 , 360 "A" engine family should all be interchangeable . I know alot
>>of guys that take things like exhaust manifolds from a 340 and put hem on
>>either a 318 or a 360 because they bolt on , but they are a better design .
>>
>>Like I said , I sure as hell don't know everything about all this stuff ,
>>but who does ?
>>
>>If I were you , I would get it confirmed by someone at MoPar just so you'll
>>learn a little about it if nothing else . You can probably get em to give
>>you the basic idea of which engines are all compatible and interchangeable
>>too . It never hurts to know a little more .
>>
>>I am going to order the MoPar Performance headers for my '98 R/T when I get
>>the money......whenever that is .
>>
>>I also want the M1 intake , the cam , mechanical roller rockers , and what
>>about those ported heads for the Magnum engine ?
>>
>>OK , I'm rambling now......Good luck Bruce !
>>
>>At 07:39 AM 7/10/1998 -0700, you wrote:
>>>Jack,
>>>Not doubting yor "word"...But since I am in the market for said headers,
>>>What indications are you using to provide this advice? IE: How do you know
>>>this... It is not apparent from my catalogue...
>>>BKB
>>>At 07:24 AM 7/10/98 -0400, you wrote:
>>>>They should fit .
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>At 10:20 PM 7/9/98 -0500, you wrote:
>>>>>Anyone with an RT installed headers yet? If so, which ones? Anyone
>>know if
>>>>>the Mopar perf headers for the 97-98 Daks will fit the 360? I am
going to
>>>>>start calling around soon, but wanted input from the list first.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>Donny
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>W . Jack Hilton III
>>>>
>>>>HEMI@mindspring.com
>>>>
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>>
>>Jack Hilton
>>
>>Black '98 R/T Club Cab
>>
>>http://www.mindspring.com/~hemi/jbd1.html
>>
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>
>
Jack Hilton
Black '98 R/T Club Cab
http://www.mindspring.com/~hemi/jbd1.html
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