Looking at this 360 on Craigslist - Questions
77 is a bad year core.
Find a 1973, 1974.....or skip the crap and go to 87,88,89,90,91.
The crap being....high mileage, smogged down, never tuned up RV/Truck engines.
Find a wrecked Ramcharger 4x4.
Find a Wrecked D250.
Find a Low Mileage 73/74/75 Rv.
Whatever you do....dont spend more than $150.00 for a core 360.......
unless it has tons of parts you'll need/use/sell/trade later!!!!
A center sump 360 oil pan is cheap....$59.00
a Nuetral Balance flex plate.....$90
Stroker Setup is pricey depending on the options.....
SO what we are really wondering about the longevity of is a STD 4.00" bore 360 block with main caps....no cam, heads, timing cover, crankshaft?
72-75 block.....or 89-91 block is all I would recommend.