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for a cruiser, a magnum 318 will have more than enough power (about the same as an LA360) but significantly better fuel economy. and magnum 318's are a lot easier and cheaper to find than 360 magnums.



"enough power" is highly subjective; "enough" for you might be nowhere near enough for someone else. In any case, all things being equal (LA318 to LA360 or magnum 318 to magnum 360) the additional 42 cubes is noticable and yes, I've had both.


Dave



If a magnum 318 isn't "enough" power for your drive, IMO the mag 360 won't be either. There is a difference in power, but not that dramatic. We're not talking 100hp/torq increase.



And if the OP was initially considering a 'plain' 318 from teh 70s to use as-is, big HP isn't his goal. He asked which to buy to use, not which to buy to build for HP.

The 85+ 5th Ave engine mentioned earlier would be the simplest / most efficient one to install. The Mag does require an intake (or mods) and reworking the accy drive system.