Craig: Thanks for the feedback. I was aware of the mods neede to a
crate engine to make it work (not to mention totally legal) which was
why I shyed away from that idea. But the idea of Hughes sounds decent
and being that I work long hours and am not an ace mechanic might be
the way to go. Do you have an address and phone for him? I also live
near Ray Barton (see Mopar Action 1 Lap of America "Brick
Valiant..several months ago). Sounds like he also is a Mopar guru.
Perhaps its worth a call to him.
Thanks!
Rob
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Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: RE: Mag Buildup
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net > at Internet-Link
Date: 10/8/98 10:17 AM
Craig,
If it were my choice and I was looking for a crate engine, I would do one of
two things. I would either purchase a 300 or 380 HP Magnum Mopar Performance
crate
motor (price between $3,000 - $4,000). To use either engine, you would need
to scrap the intake manifold, cam, distributor, timing chain cover, water
pump, and
oil pan (use your existing parts). The advantage here is all new parts
including the nice looking MP valve covers. My other choice would be to
purchase an engine
from Hughes Engines. Dave Hughes is one of the sharpest individuals I have
come across in the Mopar A engine world. Last time I checked, his early A
engine
(top of the line) crate motors were approx. $6,000. He also does build
Magnum engines. The Vortech kits for the Magnum list for approx. $3,200 but
can be had
for approx. $2,500. Either way, the price should be a lot less then $10K. My
first choice for myself would be to build the engine myself.....
Frank
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig Baltzer [SMTP:Craig.Baltzer@Anjura.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 8:58 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: Mag Buildup
>
> Don't know Frank, but I'll bite: "What can you get for 10K" :-)
>
> The price didn't seem bad to me for a complete new short block,
> o-ringed, blower rings, 3 angle valve job, port and polish plus the
> Vortech blower. When I did some checking around, the blower kit alone
> seemed to be in the $3-3.5K range, and a new "crate motor" at $3.5K, the
> extra $3K for the "putting it together with quality parts" didn't seem
> too bad. I've never been able to put a motor together with that kind of
> work before for $3K anyway (if you include parts, shipping, labour/shop
> charges, etc.)...
>
> Craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Holloway,Frank T [mailto:Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 6:16 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: Mag Buildup
>
>
> $10K ???????????????
> Do you realize what you can get for 10K.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Craig Baltzer [SMTP:Craig.Baltzer@Anjura.COM]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 2:44 PM
> > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > Subject: DML: RE: Mag Buildup
> >
> > Watcha looking to spend? The other option is the Magnum Performance
> > complete blower motor route, which runs less than $10K for the
> complete
> > engine with a Vortech installed...
> >
> > Craig
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: rking@jjsnack.com [SMTP:rking@jjsnack.com]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 5:11 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Mag Buildup
> > >
> > > Ok> Here is somthing to mull over. I have about 75000 miles on my
> > > 5.2L and at the
> > > rate I run up the miles (28000/yr), I'm already thinking new engine
> > > buildup for a change
> > > over at 95k+ miles. This is the plan as it sits now: Get a new 360
> > > (magnum) short block.
> > > Get MP R/T cam and roller lifters, also 360 magnum ported head
> > > assembly (see MP
> > > catalog) includes slightly oversized intake valves (1.97" vs stock
> > > 1.92") springs/retainers,
> > > dbl. roller timing gears/chain, new water pump, MP hi-po oil pump.
> > > maybe hardened pushrods, and 1.7:1 roller rockers (Crower). I
> already
> > > have an M1 manifold drilled for injectors ready and waiting and will
> > > have to get the 5.9L MP sbec and either the weight
> > > kit for the torque converter or just go to a higher stall (2500 rpm)
> > > one which is balanced ,
> > > and ,of course, I'll need a good harmonic balancer (360s are
> > > externally balanced).
> > >
> > > I'll start out with the stock throttle body, but will no doubt have
> it
> > > reworked for more flow.
> > > After hearing all this good talk lately of bigger injectors, perhap
> > > that is an option as well.
> > >
> > > I currently have a 3.55 limited slip rearend and don't plan to
> change
> > > it , but may have to
> > > beef up the trans once I hook this monster up. This will be for the
> > > street!
> > >
> > > Also I currently have the MP Thorley headers which I plan to retain
> if
> > > possible.
> > >
> > > Please digest this and let me know your thoughts on this setup,
> > > potential pitfalls etc.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Rob
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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