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1970 Duster project in Sweden
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Dartn440
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Nice...now to get it running
txstang84
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Awesome! Are you going to go through it before you get it running?
Yes. I started taking it apart today. Will return with more info and pictures soon. I also have a build thread in the small block forum now.
Have started to take the 360 apart to look it over. So far it all looks good. Two valve guides will need attention. I'm having the heads milled 0.030" so the shop will install new guides at the same time. I'm planning to port them myself following 318Willruns videos. I have ordered the XE268H cam with matching springs and lifters and timing gear. Will be running 3000 stall and 3.73 gears. I have a lot of work in front of me if I want to be able to drive the Duster come spring time!
Just curious what did you have to give for a LA 360 over there?
Local to me there was a running Mag 360 for $500 US and a 5.7 Hemi for $800.
Local to me there was a running Mag 360 for $500 US and a 5.7 Hemi for $800.
1700usd
Holy crap, the price difference really adds prospective into how expensive it is to build a car over there.
And I considered that a reasonable price (being Sweden). Mopar is also more expensive than any other brand around here, parts are harder to find too. This is why I have been running a 273 for many years and made the best out of it.
txstang84
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Indeed you did--will you be able to recoup any funds from the sale of the 273?
I sold the flywheel and clutch that came with the 360 today. Recouped 230usd. I think I can recoup some with the 273 too.
txstang84
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Excellent!
I really like your car! Will be a great addition with a 360!
You know the 273 & 360 have a different balance on the flywheel?
Should be at least a 13.50 E.T. ride,sorted out.
Norway-dart
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800 for a hemi?? Wow,,guess they starting at 4000 here in norway.
@trebor75 have you measured how far down in the holes the pistons are at tdc? I think you should have milled the heads more
I have not had the heads milled yet. Work is currently eating up all my time so I had very little time to work on the car lately.
Been focusing on getting the bodywork finished lately. Working on the 360 to get a break sometimes. I have made a couple of checklists that I follow now. This project has been getting bigger and bigger. But it's fun. Been cleaning some small parts and my tools in this old dishwasher. Works better than expected 
I removed everything from the washer except the thermostat, heater, and the engines for the washer and the drain pump. Now the washer has a on/off and the drain pump has an on/off. Been doing body work most of the time and continued porting the heads. No where near finished with the heads but here's a picture.
Post 218..picture 3... See the rough edged situation, underneath the valve job? Take some 80-120 grit sand paper, sand it smooth, & concentric, to the eye..... Just my opine...
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