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should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? #64262 05/26/08 09:29 PM 05/26/08 09:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 587 San Clemente, ca enelson OP mopar addict
enelson OP mopar addict Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 587 San Clemente, ca	So I've been getting my motor stripped here today to take to the scrap yard, and have been having second thoughts. I could potentially store the motor I think, but up till now was planning on scrapping it. I saw this morning that the motor is the original 361 that came in the car. It's just a run of the mill 66 satellite with a/c 2 door hardtop car. What would you do? I am putting a 383 in the car now. Eric

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: enelson] #64263 05/26/08 09:30 PM 05/26/08 09:30 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Can you spell "matching numbers?"

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: enelson] #64264 05/26/08 09:38 PM 05/26/08 09:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	I'd squirrel it away. I don't think I'd want to part with an original engine. Worth $ or not, it's that only original engine for that car.

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satell #64265 05/26/08 09:40 PM 05/26/08 09:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 587 San Clemente, ca enelson OP mopar addict
enelson OP mopar addict Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 587 San Clemente, ca	Quote: Can you spell "matching numbers?" That's what I keep thinking

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: enelson] #64266 05/26/08 09:50 PM 05/26/08 09:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,575 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy Rhinodart Rhinotruck
Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,575 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	As with any car, you are just the current caretaker. The next buyer may pay MUCH more to have the original engine with it. When I sold my 68 Dart GT convertible, the original 318 has managed to stay with it through 3 new owners. I am afraid the latest owner might not care as much since he is a Moparts member and flipper... The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: Rhinodart] #64267 05/26/08 09:53 PM 05/26/08 09:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 36,840 South San Francisco, Californi... MidPenMopar Looking for fun? Keep looking
MidPenMopar Looking for fun? Keep looking Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 36,840 South San Francisco, Californi...	Quote: since he is a Moparts member and flipper... He's a dolphin??? Wow how cool!

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: MidPenMopar] #64268 05/26/08 09:57 PM 05/26/08 09:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,384 St. Charles, MO wingman Uncreative Title
wingman Uncreative Title Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,384 St. Charles, MO	If it were me I'd keep it, unless it is junk (not rebuildable) 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 A4 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 440 FC7 (sold)

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: enelson] #64269 05/26/08 10:09 PM 05/26/08 10:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,445 So Cal Sinitro master
Sinitro master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,445 So Cal	The early 361s were superb.. Typically they had higher nickel content. If it hasn't been bored and/or wasted that could make a sweet engine with bore and stroker crank... Just my $0.02...

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satell [Re: Sinitro] #64270 05/26/08 10:16 PM 05/26/08 10:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 587 San Clemente, ca enelson OP mopar addict
enelson OP mopar addict Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 587 San Clemente, ca	That is good info all thanks for reaffirming the little voice in the back of my head. I had no idea that the early blocks had some more desirable properties... My 383-496 in the dart is from a 65, and t 383 I got to put in the car is from a 66 also! Thanks sinistro!

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: enelson] #64271 05/27/08 04:43 AM 05/27/08 04:43 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	A matching numbers run of the mill 361 vs $12/100lb scrap, I'd take the scrap solution Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: jcc] #64272 05/27/08 05:58 AM 05/27/08 05:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,183 Bridgeport, WV M Michael master
Michael master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,183 Bridgeport, WV	I'd keep it.

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? [Re: jcc] #64273 05/27/08 06:45 AM 05/27/08 06:45 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O 70Cuda383 Too Many Posts
70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	Quote: A matching numbers run of the mill 361 vs $12/100lb scrap, I'd take the scrap solution I hope that's full of sarcasim, which is hard to detect on an internet forum. because at $12/100lbs? seriously? so for that block, you'd get what...$28? maybe $30? those blocks aren't that heavy, I can pick one up my self and move it around. I picked up my 383 block and put it in the back of a truck bed. I figured it would be easier and faster than dragging out the hoist, finding bolts and chain, etc. anyway, my point is that you'd be junking the ONLY MATCHING NUMBERS BLOCK FOR THAT CAR IN THE WORLD. once it's gone, it's gone. for a measly $30 in scrap metal, I'd keep it. it will surely affect resale value of your car by more than $30. Photobucket sucks

Re: should I scrap the original 361 motor for my satellite? #64274 05/27/08 08:43 AM 05/27/08 08:43 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,244 West Virginia N NewbombTurkk master
NewbombTurkk master N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,244 West Virginia	I had a 66 Coronet Vert, 361, 2bbl, all stock that ran fantastic...........unless it is trashed i say donate it to someone looking to upgrade to a cheap bb. 1969 Buick Sportwagon 455 Stage 1 Ram Air SOLD Nationwise Auto Parts Alumni 1982-1984 Now 1972 El Camino, original 402

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