Stock bottom end 360 magnum
I picked this up yesterday, I was told the mileage was under 100k and it was a runner when pulled. If it looks good enough when I get the heads and pan off I am thinking about slapping it together with a new cam, aftermarket heads, and oil pump without rebuilding the bottom end. I am trying to get a budget street strip motor in my 68 valiant without spending too much.
If I tear into it I fear I will try to justify spending way too much for new pistons or even a stroker kit. I understand the risk of not putting rings and bearings in at this point, but as long as these engines last in the trucks in stock form I would think the risk is low if I don't see any issues.
Has anyone done this? If so what kind of results did you have, IE 1/4 or 1/8 times, as well as a little about the components used and the car it went in?
Thank you in advance.
I picked this up yesterday, I was told the mileage was under 100k and it was a runner when pulled. If it looks good enough when I get the heads and pan off I am thinking about slapping it together with a new cam, aftermarket heads, and oil pump without rebuilding the bottom end. I am trying to get a budget street strip motor in my 68 valiant without spending too much.
If I tear into it I fear I will try to justify spending way too much for new pistons or even a stroker kit. I understand the risk of not putting rings and bearings in at this point, but as long as these engines last in the trucks in stock form I would think the risk is low if I don't see any issues.
Has anyone done this? If so what kind of results did you have, IE 1/4 or 1/8 times, as well as a little about the components used and the car it went in?
Thank you in advance.