Magnum 318 / 360 engine

John Cailey said

My post didn't generate much feed back? Maybe if I simplify it and just say; Looking for a Dodge / Chrysler in my local bone yard with a 318 / 360 Magnum engine and drivetrain to swap in to my next project car. What years would I be looking for? Any years better than others? - avoiding the cracked heads problem, etc. John

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After about 1996 everything went to electronic as far as transmission controls go.
Since you are after the EFI and computer anyway, using a computer controlled trans shouldn't be an issue.
So in this case you would probably be well off to find a combo that is as late as possible in the 46 series. (727 with OD and converter lockup)

When I did my 5.9 and 42RH swap I got the trans out of a front end damaged truck, so the likelihood of the trans being in decent condition was a little higher.
Puled the pan and the contents as well as the fluid looked great, so that was the one.