Rob,
Dave Hughes can be reached at: Hughes Engines Inc.
23334 Weigand Lane,
Washington, Il 61571
Phone Number (309) 745-9558, and honestly Dave is one of nicest most
informative individuals I have had the pleasure to deal with. He did the
porting on my
95 Magnum heads. You generally can find his advertisements in " Mopar
Muscle".
Frank
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rking@jjsnack.com [SMTP:rking@jjsnack.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 08, 1998 4:23 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net; dakota-truck@buffnet.net;
> rking@jjsnack.com
> Subject: Re[2]: DML: RE: RE: RE: RE: Mag Buildup
>
> Craig&Frank: 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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