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>i can probably set you up with a complete engine set as well as gasket
>setup. need to know what size your planning on cutting to or you might
>want to wait to see what i can find
>regards,
>mike hershenfeld
>www.mikesmopar.com
Mike,
Thanks for the reply. What would be the easiest would be to stick in a good
318 in place of the bad one I have. I'm capable of rebuilding the 318, but I'm
having problems finding the time. I would really like a turn-key unit (I don't
have to take it apart and check bearings, compression, etc.) since if I have to
rebuild it I'm back at my starting point.
I would like to add a four-barrel to the engine (hopefully with an aluminum
intake manifold). I already have a sunk cost in a new dual exhaust system.
My back-up would be to find a good wedge to put in the car. I would have to
change the bellhousing and torque convertor, but besides that it will fit. A
361 would be the best since the 361 was offered on 61 Furys, although my
testosterone side on me says stick in a 440!
My last option is to rebuild the engine I have. I'm already looking at new
pistons, cam, etc. - about $1200 - $1500 with me doing a lot of the labor (this
is on a $1500 car!). But, I'd rather spend bucks/time on an engine I don't
have to rebuild for a while than rebuilding the engine I got!
Thanks,
Bruce Clough
cloughbt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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