Hey guys,
My little brother has a complete 1970 340 with J heads that I believe has one rebuild and should be .30 over with all stock parts except for the cam. He was originally going to build it for his 1971 Demon. A guy at his work just let him know that he has a 360 out of a 1995 Dodge truck that comes with the trans and all of the accessories and the harness for $500. It supposedly has 92,000 miles and they are mostly highway miles. My question to you guys is , is it worth it? I believe that my little brother wants to keep a somewhat stock look running a carb and everything but we were wondering about all of the internals of the newer motor. Would it bolt up to the original 727 he is going to use? Is it all roller lifters and cam? Is it a stronger block? Are the heads any good? Im guessing an intake and 4 Bbl carb could be put on it?

I am assuming if he goes this route he would just sell off all of the stuff he doesnt use, paint the engine the correct orange and make it look as close to stock as possible.

What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Brian

The '95 5.9 (360) is a roller motor and will bolt up to a 727.

340 over a 360 no matter what the condition anytime...

use the 360, then sell me the 340 really cheap

Having both my vote is the 340 period. The roller cam 360 is a truck motor Can they run sure but the 340 is a easier build with more power

I vote for the 360. Cheaper to build, roller cam , so no oil additive issues, and if you blow it up, another one is just a wrecking yard away

I say keep the 340, buy the 360 and build a stroker out ov it

360 more low end torque, big ger crank,but may have less compression thana 340

Stock the 360 makes more power than a stock 340. Equally built the 360 makes more power than a 340.

The magnum heads on the 360 are a better head stock than the 340 heads stock and will be more tolerant of todays gas.

The the 360 has a roller cam but stamped rockers.

You will need a car oil pan for the 360. You will need either an external balanced torque converter or flex plate.

Since niether motor is stock to the car use the 360 and sell the 340 to finance the parts you need for the 360. The 340 is worth more to the restoration crowd or those that see the 340 through rose colored glasses and think its better.

Sorry guys,
I should have stated that my brother just wants a strong street cruiser in the 400 HP range. The car might see the track once a year. How does the price sound for the 360?

Thanks,
Brian

I would buy the 360 and use it. If he is going to a carb, he can pick the appropriate intake. Are there roller replacement cams available where you can re-use the lifters like a Chevy? That would be great. Over-all, I think the 360 is a better engine due to the stroke advantage.
Travis..

What do you guys think would be a good price for the 360 without transmission or harness? He was asking $500 for everything.

I have a 360 magnum in my car,and I used the 340 five-bolt valve covers and the water pump and housing and v-belts. Looks stock

The 340 is an awesome motor. They don't call it the "giant-killer" for nothing. It's just rarer and more expensive than a 360. A bare 340 block is worth a way more than a good low-mile 360 complete. For a street car, I use the 360.

Less filling
Travis..