Stock bottom end 360 magnum

Archeryguy02 said

I picked this up yesterday, I was told the mileage was under 100k and it was a runner when pulled. If it looks good enough when I get the heads and pan off I am thinking about slapping it together with a new cam, aftermarket heads, and oil pump without rebuilding the bottom end. I am trying to get a budget street strip motor in my 68 valiant without spending too much.

If I tear into it I fear I will try to justify spending way too much for new pistons or even a stroker kit. I understand the risk of not putting rings and bearings in at this point, but as long as these engines last in the trucks in stock form I would think the risk is low if I don't see any issues.

Has anyone done this? If so what kind of results did you have, IE 1/4 or 1/8 times, as well as a little about the components used and the car it went in?

Thank you in advance.

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I did almost exactly this with a 1996 5.9 with 96k on it.
Cylinders were perfect as were the bearings.
Barely even any marking showing on the bearings.
I wanted a reliable driver and used an Oregon cam 214/224 split duration on a 110 center.
Used the stock roller lifter, Hughes 1110 springs and the 2.2 retainers for more valve to seal clearance. (5.12 lift with the stock 1.6 rockers an stands.
New double roller timing set, car pan and LA style pickup.
New standard oil pump.
Engine Quest 318B heads with 1.96 valves, viton seals, 64 cc closed chambers.
Edelbrock dual plane, Holley Avenger 770 cfm, 1 5/8 long tube Hedman. 3 inch collectors into dual 2.5 pipes exit in front of the rear tires.
All LA front accessory with V belt and electric cooled 26 inch radiator.
Also run the 42RH overdive behind that.
My friends tell me it’s pretty quick, but I don’t have many friends.:lol: