Theories on my A body

Hey folks! I've got a project car that I am finally getting around to working on.

The car is a 1970 Plymouth Duster.
Was a slant six car that was swapped for a 360 and semi butchered the job. Sloppy welds, ugly wiring and hosing etc. The rest of the car was unchanged from stock. Brakes, axles etc all remained from the 225 config. Sooo needless to say, I gave the little differential and suspension a heaping dose of abuse as I drove the car, as it was from purchase, for a few summers. I was 18. It saw alot of abuse. I put her to bed about 6 years ago, and I have been scheming up all sorts of nonsense ever since.

I've toyed with making a 5.9 cummins biodeisel mad max style road/off road warrior out of it. I have considered the big block club. But just recently I had a brain storm that gave me real hope for a better life for two of my favourite cars.

I own a very very beat up Jeep Cherokee sport. It is still the car I love the most, even though it doesn't move. It's a vintage 96' and the 4.0 still breathes and will run like a monster if coaxed even in its current state of neglect (5years of sitting outside in my driveway)

I think the engine and rear end from the Jeep could breath new life into my duster. I would have to so some modifications to realise the final part of the plan. Go Turbo.

The duster needs disc front brakes, upgraded suspension all around and I have no idea where to begin sourcing.conversions for A bidy suspension conversions and modern updates.

So. Where do I begin?

Honestly, what do you want to do with the car and what is your budget?

Sorry but I wouldn't put a Jeep 4.0 in it, but that's my opinion.

To be honest if someone installed a 360 I would just leave it be and clean up their mess. I wouldn't put a 4.0 in it either. After fixing their mistakes in the engine bay then I would move on to the suspension. As far as upgrades go, that is all dependent on how powerful an engine you have or build. Stiffer torsion bars, Size of brakes, etc. are based on weight of engine and amount of power you need to stop or put to the ground. Make a reasonable plan and then start researching it. For a basic or mild 360 I have seen guys running Ford Explorer rearends to have the ability to run rear disk brakes. Otherwise just look for a factory 8 1/4 or 8 3/4 rearend. There are brake adaptation kits from Wildwood that bolt right on. For front brakes a lot of people use 73 and up front disk brakes from an A body or early 80s diplomat.

This is a tough and serious question for which you have asked for help . Let's give it a try . A 360 is always better than a 6cyl. any day of the week . Most street rodders start with the engine , which to me, is backwards . Because you already have the 360 , go from there . Determine your goals and write down your plan . Start from the rear axel and work forward from there . Your budget will tell you what parts you need . DO NOT compromise on quality and safety . Sometimes low prices turn out to bite your butt down the road . As far as the 4.0L combo goes , I too am planning a stroker 4.0L build . The biggest downfall with this build is the 4.0L highly modified will pump out 350 h.p. which will cost a bundle . good luck , keep us posted . Love your ideas . We are here to help .