Quick/dumb question- how to visually identify a 340 vs 360 vs 318 (with a 4bbl)?

Well...I called the boneyard back and sure enough they can get a 1997 5.9L Magnum for me. 117k miles, $485. Hmmm....

efriedrich said

Throw a big arm in it, that will turn the heat up on the teen substantially.

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This is a hot cam, I assume? :D

grumpuscreature said

Actually 360s showed up in 1971 for the first time in C barges. Owned a '71 Sport Suburban. Ran hot compared to a 318) and guzzled gas. Wasn't impressed with it. Keep the 318. They make a real nice 392 stroker kit for them. 8)

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Interesting...good info!

IIRC, the 318's 2-bolt mains and cast crank dont like being worked too hard...is that fair to say?