Engine swap 318 to 360

AJ/FormS · Mar 26, 2023

The Convertor patterns are different between the two transmissions, therefore;
The dual pattern 102390 will be there for you, if you later need to swap to a 727/A518

Justen newton · Mar 26, 2023

If I get a flex plate should I still buy a torque converter just to be safe?

volaredon · Mar 26, 2023

Sounds like you got a bit to learn. We all started there at some point. If you're looking to dump a good running engine and stab in the other one "just because the guy across town" did, you will be disappointed, spend a ton of $ for nothing.
You're gonna have to put some money in that 360 to get the results you're hoping for besides the different oil pan, weighted flex plate, driver side mount, etc.
If you just plop that 360 in there "as is" hoping for a miracle, unless you're wanting to replace the 318 because it's got something serious mechanical wrong with it you will be disappointed.
I've had both, and wouldn't turn down an otherwise good car because it had either one in it, but having a 360 just to brag that I have a 360, I have to say that the 360s have never done anything for me that a good running 318 wouldn't or couldn't except to SUCK MORE GAS.

Justen newton · Mar 26, 2023

I've got my own intentions with the motor but yes I have a seized 318 motor so I want to replace. When I have enough money I'll build them both.

Justen newton · Mar 26, 2023

Brooks James said:
Yes 360 pan with the CORRECT oil pick up

Could you happen to send me a link so I can order the correct one? Oil pan and pickup tube that is

volaredon · Mar 26, 2023

Ok so the 318 does have issues. That's a lil different. I've done 318>360 swaps and 360>318 swaps as well, often it goes by what's available now" to get a car running again... I didn't see before if you had said the existing engine had issues or not. Save the 727, you may end up needing it.....

JDMopar · Mar 26, 2023

B&M 10239 flex plate will mate your 360 to your 904. If you're going to put the 360 in as a stock motor, you don't need to worry about buying a new converter right now. You should probably install a new front seal in the transmission while the motor is out though. Just pull the converter out, replace the seal and put the converter back in. No biggy and a seal is cheap.