Re: [FWDLK] 360 engine question

["Scott S" <kneedrager@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Actually i saw an ad for a new short block from MOPAR performance (MOPAR
Action Oct 1999) the ad lists 2 blocks a "360" and a "360 Magnum" it appears
only the compresion ratio is different from the spec sheet but there is a
footnote about using standard heads on a "Magnum" shortblock if the blocks
head oiling holes are drilled. I was really just wondering if there were any
significant differences between the "new" engines and the on I have.

You all might remember I was planning on using a BB in my 56 Savoy but since
I have this LA (I took everything all brackets, wiring harnesses, engine,
trans etc) and now have just about everything needed to do the swap i will
probably re-build this one and stick with the small block for the time being
(UNLESS I can find someone who wants to trade for a 440 any takers? It is a
90k original owner engine, ran smooth burned no oil)

Any suggestions from anyone who has put a newer small block into a 55 or 56
would be appreciated.  As far as i can tell I have to change the oil pan but
I cant tell yet what I will be faced with concerning the motor mounts and
manifold/header clearances.
Thanks,
Scott



> From: David Grove Grove Automotive <groveautomotive@xxxxxx>
->Reply-To: David Grove Grove Automotive <groveautomotive@xxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 360 engine question
> Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 17:01:17 -0400
>
> Love that "Magnum Flathead"!!!  Jason is correct in his listing of
> differences - also the cylinder heads received quite an "upgrade" in the
> metamorphasis - there are other differences, as in the valve train,
> belt/accessory drive systems etc.etc. Don't think there were any "early"
> magnum 360's (unless they called the 74 360 4bbl a "Magnum")  that moniker
> was reserved for the high performance engines, and until the Duster 360 of
> 74, the 360 was mostly considered a "haul the Newport around" type engine.
> DaveG.
>
> ----------
> > From: JASON ROGERS <JASROG@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 360 engine question
> > Date: Thursday, August 05, 1999 3:51 PM
> >
> > Are you asking about the recent crop of "Magnum" engines, or perhaps a
> > "magnum" from earlier times?
> >
> > Regarding the current engines, the "Magnum" 360 (5.9L) debuted on 1993
> model
> > year on Dodge trucks.  The "Magnum" name was introduced on the 1992 M/Y
> 3.9L
> > and 5.2L V8s, which were equipped with sequential multi-point fuel
> > injection, a revised cam profile, and revised intake manifold.  These
> engine
> > "blessings" were delayed on the 5.9L until the 1993 model year, so for
> 1992
> > the 5.9L retained the TBI system.  Correct me if I'm mistaken on any of
> > these facts!
> >
> > Jason Rogers
> > '55 Belvedere - "Magnum" flathead 6....LOL....
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Scott S [mailto:kneedrager@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 1:40 PM
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [FWDLK] 360 engine question
> >
> >
> > I recently obtained a complete 360 engine and trans from a 74 Dodge
> > Tradesman Van that is likely to make its way into my 56 Savoy.  Does
> anyone
> > know the difference or is there a difference between this and a 360
> "magnum"
> > engine.
> > Thanks,
> > Scott
> >
> >
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