360 TrueStreet Magnum Build

Its been awhile since I've posted anything useful or remotely interesting. I recently acquired a 360 Magnum core that once resided in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, at least that's what the guy I bought it from told me. I never say no to a 360 core if its the right price and not too far gone. So after sitting on it awhile trying to figure out what to do with it I've finally settled on a plan.

The plan is to build a really nice mild street engine on a fairly tight budget using as many of the OEM parts as possible. The goals are maximum bang for the buck on Canadian pump gas whether it is 87-91 octane also keeping an eye toward excellent street manners (driveability) . I would rate this one as 99.5% street .5% strip. Truthfully I don't know what to expect as far as HP production goes but I feel 360-380hp and a ton of off idle and midrange torque is fair to expect.

Parts: '99? 360 Magnum block
360 Magnum crank
360 Magnum rods prepped w/ARP bolts
Mahle-Clevite Magnum replacement pistons .020"
CCCN New Magnum replacement castings-ported OEM valves
OEM Magnum rocker gear/pushrods/new Melling roller lifters
Lunati Hyd-Roller #20200715 http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=1549&gid=360
1 5/8" headers w/Magnaflow mufflers
Professional Products Crosswind intake
QuickFuel 600 Vaccuum Slayer carb


Specs: 363.5 cubic inches
9.0 comp
hydraulic roller cam
dual plane

I know this sounds really boring but I am honestly intrigued with the sum of these parts.

Here's a shot of the block being rough honed. J.Rob

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