Posted by Paul on June 28, 1999 at 22:21:51:
In Reply to: engine builder posted by brad in portland or on June 28, 1999 at 16:30:22:
{{I would like a good reference for a mechanich. I have a 85 250 that has a tired 318, I would like to swap it out for a 360 that is in my garage, all the machine work has been done and I have most parts but would like some input as to what manifold,carb, ignition,cam and such. I have finally put away enough dollars and need to get this show on the road. thanks any help will be apricated}}
Go with the Mopar performance conversion kit for ignition. It's not the hottest but it's easily repairable. You want a good dual plane intake as the single plane jobs do create more power but farther up in the power band. Be aware that the 360 is balanced differently than the 318. You'll need the torque converter and harmonic balancer for the 360. I think the motor mounts are slightly different but can't remember exactly.