Daily Driver.. LA318 vs 360 Magnum
So, my little 318 is on its way out. Burns more oil than gas, takes forever to get oil pressure, ect.
My initial plan was to rebuild one of the (5) 318s i have sitting around (all late 70s, early 80s LA but one ‘68). I had intended to do a stout little 318s build: Air Gap, Headers, pistons (shooting for 9.5-1), home port my “302” heads, good cam, HEI, ect. Was shooting for a honest 300 WHP.
I’ve recently come across a great deal on a Magnum 360 that I’d probably do a very similar build to. Keep the Mag heads, Air Gap, Headers, flat tops (again, shooting for 9.5-1), a good cam, ect. Maybe a honest 350 WHP.
I have been reluctant to the 360 idea because of the bad rep they get when it comes to MPG. My car is my daily driver and it set up with that in mind; 727, 8 3/4 with 2.94. No 750 DP, No 3.91s, not a racecar.
I’d like to hear what kind of MPGs some of yall are pulling with similar setups. (600/650/670 Vac Secondary, 2.76,2.94, or 3.23 gears)
Any input is appreciated!
My initial plan was to rebuild one of the (5) 318s i have sitting around (all late 70s, early 80s LA but one ‘68). I had intended to do a stout little 318s build: Air Gap, Headers, pistons (shooting for 9.5-1), home port my “302” heads, good cam, HEI, ect. Was shooting for a honest 300 WHP.
I’ve recently come across a great deal on a Magnum 360 that I’d probably do a very similar build to. Keep the Mag heads, Air Gap, Headers, flat tops (again, shooting for 9.5-1), a good cam, ect. Maybe a honest 350 WHP.
I have been reluctant to the 360 idea because of the bad rep they get when it comes to MPG. My car is my daily driver and it set up with that in mind; 727, 8 3/4 with 2.94. No 750 DP, No 3.91s, not a racecar.
I’d like to hear what kind of MPGs some of yall are pulling with similar setups. (600/650/670 Vac Secondary, 2.76,2.94, or 3.23 gears)
Any input is appreciated!