Re: Would you choose a 318 or 360?
[Re: Skid_Demon]
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Depends what you want, but yeah, the 360 will feel stronger. At the end of the day, 42 cu in is 42 cu in and there really IS no replacement for displacement. Dave
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Re: Would you choose a 318 or 360?
[Re: DaytonaTurbo]
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12/04/12 03:15 PM
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I would pass on both engines. Find yourself a 90's magnum 318. Will be stronger and get better mpg than either of the engines you mentioned. They have moly rings so they last much much longer than the old 318 and 360's and being run on fuel injection their whole life means that they will be way more clean inside. Even if you ditch the EFI and switch it to carb you are still better off IMO.
Can't argue with you there, only bad thing is the OP don't have a line on one right now, I don't think?
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Re: Would you choose a 318 or 360?
[Re: DaytonaTurbo]
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12/04/12 06:01 PM
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I would pass on both engines. Find yourself a 90's magnum 318. Will be stronger and get better mpg than either of the engines you mentioned. They have moly rings so they last much much longer than the old 318 and 360's and being run on fuel injection their whole life means that they will be way more clean inside. Even if you ditch the EFI and switch it to carb you are still better off IMO.
I second this idea...you can get the roller cam reground cheap, toss some hughes #1110 springs and retainers and have a solid 300HP motor.
2nd choice would be to find a low mileage but rusty '85-up 5th ave and pull the motor from it. roller cam, higher compression, 302 closed chamber heads....add headers, a small 4bbl, and get the cam reground and use hughes #1110 springs and you'll have a solid 240-250hp motor with similar torque as the magnum (it'll probably fall off faster over 5000 RPM is all)....
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Re: Would you choose a 318 or 360?
[Re: DaytonaTurbo]
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12/04/12 06:06 PM
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I would pass on both engines. Find yourself a 90's magnum 318. Will be stronger and get better mpg than either of the engines you mentioned. They have moly rings so they last much much longer than the old 318 and 360's and being run on fuel injection their whole life means that they will be way more clean inside. Even if you ditch the EFI and switch it to carb you are still better off IMO.
I'd also look for a magnum engine. I wouldn't run injection, but the roller parts and head design is much better. a 318 Mag has 215hp stock... real easy to get 275 w/ some bolt ons.
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Re: Would you choose a 318 or 360?
[Re: dogdays]
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12/04/12 08:55 PM
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Re: Would you choose a 318 or 360?
[Re: Skid_Demon]
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12/05/12 02:30 AM
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Wow, great information. If I can find the magnum, what do I need to do to switch from EFI to carb? Any idea on cost? Thanks.
The cost depends on whether you use the original serpentine Mag stuff or 78back LA V belt drive The V list is as follows Crosswinds intake $180.00 Cam snout extension 23.00 LA timing cover,Brackets & pulleys/fuel pump
Serpentine list Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap $322.50 Carter 4070 Electric fuel pump $78.00
The Crosswinds is a direct bolt on with a RV2 compressor brackets
The Edelbrock needs spacers made & different bolts to attach A/C brace & Alt brace
I own both
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Re: Would you choose a 318 or 360?
[Re: RapidRobert]
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12/05/12 02:35 AM
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if it was me i would go for the 318.. they are a good little rapper's. my ol man dumped 2k+ in his 360 an it was a dog so i stay away from them, my mild 318 will run 6-7k all day long.. if ya google cheap 318 on the hotrod forums they will show ya how to build a 400+hp 318 for cheap..
drive fast, drive hard, DRIVE MOPAR
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