trigger_andy
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Hey all,
so Ive picked up a 360 thats just came outta a 1981 Dodge Sportsman Motorhome. Its done a documented 42,000 miles. It was running good before removal. Im getting everything from the Altinator, Starter, Sump to Carb.
I intend on fitting it to my Aussie Valiant Charger as the 1973 340 I have in there just now needs new rings and maybe a bore.
So I'll be fitting the 360 in for at least a year, maybe longer. Anyone shed any light on if late 70's early 80's 360 are any good? Pro's and Cons?
I'll be using 587 Heads that have 2.02" Valves already installed. May do a light port job on them? I have a Weiand Action Plus and a Holly 770cmf Street Avanger combo thats coming off my 340 that works well together. Aussie Pacemaker Headers and dual exhaust System as well.
Will these simple mods give me much of a pick-up HP/Torquewise over the 2bbl 360 Ive now got? How much more ooomph would a Cam add? I really dont wanna break the bank on this so would like to keep it cheap and cheerful.
Im running a 4 speed if that makes any difference?
Cheers guys.
so Ive picked up a 360 thats just came outta a 1981 Dodge Sportsman Motorhome. Its done a documented 42,000 miles. It was running good before removal. Im getting everything from the Altinator, Starter, Sump to Carb.
I intend on fitting it to my Aussie Valiant Charger as the 1973 340 I have in there just now needs new rings and maybe a bore.
So I'll be fitting the 360 in for at least a year, maybe longer. Anyone shed any light on if late 70's early 80's 360 are any good? Pro's and Cons?
I'll be using 587 Heads that have 2.02" Valves already installed. May do a light port job on them? I have a Weiand Action Plus and a Holly 770cmf Street Avanger combo thats coming off my 340 that works well together. Aussie Pacemaker Headers and dual exhaust System as well.
Will these simple mods give me much of a pick-up HP/Torquewise over the 2bbl 360 Ive now got? How much more ooomph would a Cam add? I really dont wanna break the bank on this so would like to keep it cheap and cheerful.
Im running a 4 speed if that makes any difference?
Cheers guys.
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