68 Dart Project

winter said
I'm starting my Dart GT project and have two questions that I need help with. The planning is already months deep, with the expectation to complete at least a year away.(probably longer)
The first problem is a much needed "BARE" 360 block. So is it a waste of time searching for the LA 360 (one which is seasoned and can take a rebuild is rare or extinct)... Or just find a 5.9L ? Remember I only need the block, and i can still buy a new 5.9L bare block.
Are they basically the same block with only slight upgrades in the newer 5.9L. (basically its going to be a 408ci. stroker when finished)
The second questions, will I have to do tranny tunnel work to fit a SB 727 under the Dart floor. Remember its a 68.

No issues on the 727, they were factory installed on '68s.
La/Magnum block choice will depend on what type of heads you intend to run. If you're going to run LA style heads, be aware that other than the first couple years of production, Magnum blocks were not drilled for rocker shaft oiling of LA heads. It's not a deal killer, but it will affect how you approach the rest of your build- you will need to account for the oiling by either:
Drilling the missing passage into the Magnum block.
Going to an "oil through" type lifter/pushrod/rocker system.
Supplying pressurized oil via added lines to the rocker assembly.