Re: 1962 Plymouth - 361 or 360?

[Gary <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Good points Gary. 

It is unclear to me if the goal of Knud-erik is high performance. If so, a hopped up 360 is a good choice. Mopar Action did a similar build on a 1962 Plymouth using a 360 FI engine and were blown away with the results; they loved it. To me that configuration is a modern street rod. (Note: no bow tie 350 in sight!)

On the other hand, the stock 361 with a 4bbl will provide provide plenty of butt torque and move that Sport Fury effortlessly. 361 is a baby 383 in effect. Big block torque comes naturally. :) The heads can be reworked to use unleaded. TTI headers will work well. The 361 car is period correct.

Built right, either motor will be very reliable.

Just my 2 pennies.

I can't help him with finding a flywheel but maybe someone here can.

Thanks,
Gary H.

-----Original Message-----
>My opinion/suggestion is to build the 360 if you want Horsepower/Torque, 
>reliability; build the 361 if you want a challenge and uniqueness.
>
>Reasons why to build the 360;
>
>High Performance parts are easy to obtain and less expensive than a 361.
>
>There are many HP recipies where you can choose your performance level; ie. 
>4" Stroker crank with W-2 heads and roller cam will get you 500torque & 
>500HP.
>
>Any fellow Hot-Rodder or mechanic can work with you and help you maintain or 
>do mods without guesswork because of the 360's commonality and performance 
>record.
>
>Gary Pavlovich
 
>>  -------Original Message-------
>
>>  ... which one is the best to use in the car, the 360 is apparently a
>>  k-code, meaning very little to me. With casting #418496.2.360
>>  Additionally the heads on the 360 can use unleaded, however I will need
>to
>>  get the flywheel balanced, I am looking for the best solution and not
>>  necessary the most original one, the 361 is somewhat 100 kg more. But has
>>  more power, the heads need leaded gas though. And then I have some magnum
>>  exhaust manifolds for the 361. And only originals for the 360, I do not
>>  think that I have enough knowledge to make the proper choice! I need to
>make
>>  a decision as I am about to by a flywheel either for the 360 or 361, by
>the
>>  way does any one have a flywheel for sale?
>>
>>  Knud-erik Holm
 


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