318 or 360? That is my question...

1974NYDart said

I wouldn't mind a little more power. It's got the original TF-904. I want reliability more than anything. I assume its easier to swap an LA 360 rather than magnum? Magnum would require more parts? (I'm trying to keep on somewhat of a budget and get it done in a timely manner)

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The only reason I recommend the 5.9 Magnum there the second highest stock power SB you can get and low mileage ones can be found all over the place for $500ish around here you can dress it like an LA engine with parts from the 318 and you need a 360 oil pan the only tricky part I know on the swap is flex plate that needs to be modified a bit and a intake that will bolt to the magnum heads.