The 390 I've spent the last three years researching and building.
Night and day difference, even though I've take it no where near its limit yet.
I did the same and got second engine so I could keep mine on the road while it was being built.
Glad I did.
One thing that needs to be mentioned.......cost!
Make sure you have a realistic view of what it will cost, especially with the bloody awful exchange rate we have these days.
I set what I thought was a good budget. Final build cost was double.
Did I enjoy it....yes
Always wanted to spec and get an engine built with my ow personal goals.
Was it worth it....ask me after I've put it on track.
Would I do it again......TBC.
318 .. 360 Engine ?
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Re: 318 .. 360 Engine ?
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Dave Tildesley.....MMA-081
72 Dodge Dart
73 Plymouth Duster - SOLD
I wanna go so FAST i think i'm going to DIE!..........Then i'll shift into second!
"My Car is a work in progress, Probably never gonna get finished, never gonna have the money to Bananarama!!"
72 Dodge Dart
73 Plymouth Duster - SOLD
I wanna go so FAST i think i'm going to DIE!..........Then i'll shift into second!
"My Car is a work in progress, Probably never gonna get finished, never gonna have the money to Bananarama!!"
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Re: 318 .. 360 Engine ?
Nice job, the '68 Barracuda we have has run a 13.88 @ 99 and some change with a 3.23 gear (0.030 over 318), It barely gets into 3rd gear at the strip. I've had the speedo off the end of the 120mph scale a few times. Car feels wayyy light at the front end at those speeds.
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'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 4.10's and real 10.5 radials.
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with the old mule 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with the old mule 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
Re: 318 .. 360 Engine ?
15.25 at 82 on a smog era 318.
My hope for low 12s now.
The other costs that are worth considering - axle upgrade, gearbox upgrade and torque converter to match the new engine and intended use.
I built mine from the back forwards so had the first two sorted with the end goal in mind well in advance.
My hope for low 12s now.
The other costs that are worth considering - axle upgrade, gearbox upgrade and torque converter to match the new engine and intended use.
I built mine from the back forwards so had the first two sorted with the end goal in mind well in advance.
Dave Tildesley.....MMA-081
72 Dodge Dart
73 Plymouth Duster - SOLD
I wanna go so FAST i think i'm going to DIE!..........Then i'll shift into second!
"My Car is a work in progress, Probably never gonna get finished, never gonna have the money to Bananarama!!"
72 Dodge Dart
73 Plymouth Duster - SOLD
I wanna go so FAST i think i'm going to DIE!..........Then i'll shift into second!
"My Car is a work in progress, Probably never gonna get finished, never gonna have the money to Bananarama!!"
Re: 318 .. 360 Engine ?
a 318 is cheaper to buy than a 360 and doesn't give up much displacement with the 4" stroker kit, 390 vs 408 with both at .030" over bore. also your sump, mounts etc are a direct swap with another 318 block whereas they're not with a 360 block.
neil.
neil.