Recent content by jackel440

Rumblefish, :toothy10: I am sorry,Yes I have a magnum in a truck that chucked a rod through the block.It came with another engine to replace it.I didn't ever think about using any of the parts from it,or if they would be worth the hassle of messing with. SO yes I do have a magnum engine i...

Not a problem as I have the same problem to fix.I started another thread on it ,but i haven't checked it yet today.I think we got better info on it here anyways in this thread.

Wow you guys keep throwing ideas out there! Ok now hate me or not,but I am gonna give you some more information.I have a 96 ram with a 360 that threw the rods through the block.I got it in a trade and it came with another 360 to put in it. So I have a possible set of magnum heads sitting in a...

Hey everyone, I have what I think is a simple question.Is the exhaust valves on a 360 head with rotators have a different location on the stem for the keepers than nonrotator valves?If they are different I will need to pick up some valves for my heads. thanks

Forrest, I agree with what you have said and done.I am skilled trades,and I know what you mean about doing a job correctly. I also can understand how a budget build can snowball.I am trying to not let that happen.I really have a budget I need to stick to for this to happen before summer is...

I haven't pulled a head apart yet,but I was wondering if there was going to be difference with a non rotater valve and a rotater valve stem.I had considered that I might have to purchase a set of exhaust valves if this is the case. Anyone have any info on this?

I don't know what the charge is to have everything balanced at my local speed shop.I will have to look into it.Is the balancing just done on the rods and pistons or is the crank also modified at the same time? If cost is an issue will the engine survive with out having it done?Will the...

Yes your right I am looking at those pistons.I pulled a piston and did some micing the cylinder bore.My block looks to be within spec.So I think I will be looking for a set of pistons. The engine is stock.the rod bearings had a 10-77 date code on them.So I am pretty positive the heads have not...

Ok I typed a big old paragraph and it disappeared so this one is short and sweet.:bootysha: On the rearend I already have a couple 8 3/4" rearends that I plan to use to put in the car.I know I need to get a lower gear than what I have as this car is heavy and needs all the help it can get. I...

Wow,Thanks for all the honest advice everyone. Ok money is tight ,but I believe i can swing pistons if I would be better off getting a set.I was looking at some KB hyperutectic flat tops which I believe summit had for a little over $200. The rearend is not a big deal as far as that goes.I...

Rumblefish, Thanks for the welcome.Yes I have tried to lay out my plan.I will toss the rotaters on the exhaust.then pick up new retainers and locks.I thought that was what they were. The cylinders will need rehoned as they have got some flash rust on them from sitting in the shop.I tried to...

I want to say first that this forum has some of the best tech on it I have seen.So I thought I would stop in and see if I could get some help with my project.I have searched the forum and there is alot of different builds so thats why I am looking for answers specific to my needs. I have a 72...