Brad,
I was sorry to hear of the untimely demise of your 5.2. I would highly
suggest buying the Magnum Engine book from Mancini. It has great engine
building tips for racing applications.
Also, the 360 looks exactly like the 318 and I think you would be able to
pass any and all inspections.
Good luck with the new build up and keep me informed as to what you're doing
as well as the cost.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: N2mopars@aol.com <N2mopars@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Saturday, December 26, 1998 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Motor gone bad
>In a message dated 98-12-25 19:37:17 EST, you write:
>
><< In my (not)professional opinion, I would get a 360 out of something, and
> do the same to it as you have done to you 318. Cam, Headers, 360HP comp,
> 5 speed, MP heads, MPI TB, MP manifold, roller rockers, 3" exhaust,
> bullet-proof bottom end, beefy valve springs..... oh, and a big honkin'
> SUPERCHARGER!!!! =)
>
>
> that's what I would do, anyway =)
> good luck man =)
> >>
>
>
>Thats sounds good, unfortunately, I live in California. The 360 swap would
>not be legal, and (get this!!!) could lead to permanent impoundment of my
>truck! I hate CA!!! Anyways, the 318 is staying, but it is gonna get some
>head work, and a stout bottom end. I started tearing it apart yesterday, I
>still have to remove the heads. So far, I know I have at least 1 broken
>connecting rod, 1 broken piston,1 dented oil pan, 3 bent pushrods, 2 bent
>valves, and probably a badly hurt crank. My friends always said that I
knew
>how to blow up a motor!!!!!
>
>Brad
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