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THAT is on my birthday list.A lot to be said for A/F ratio gauges.
THAT is on my birthday list.A lot to be said for A/F ratio gauges.
THAT is on my birthday list.
What block mod do you need to do for a 4" crank ?Oh come on. Damn.
I look at some of the cam specs for HRT cams that get posted on here and 90 times out of 100 I could find a SFT that would blow away the HRT.
It ain't all that. I was one of the first guys I knew on the HRT band wagon. But years of testing showed me they ain't all that. The BEST way to do what you are saying is a hydraulic roller grind with solid roller lifters.
I no longer spec HRT for anything that is expected to perform. They can use solid rollers or solid flats.
Let the hate begin.
What block mod do you need to do for a 4" crank ?
What horsepower are you looking for??? Benefits of each .....
Magnum - the magnum comes with roller cam (friendly for todays oils), lighter rotating assembly and better heads. Heads are more prone to cracking, but the cracks don't seem to interfere with the running of the engine. We see alot of these out there way over 200,*** miles and running good, including mine at 233,*** and runs perfect. Typically speaking, you can throw a 4bbl and headers on a 360 mag out of a Ram and you have 300 hp without taking anything apart. Add a better cam and EQ heads, you can get around 400 hp.
LA - from the factory has tougher rocker arm set up. Way more intake choices, meaning better deals on 2nd hand parts. More off the shelf cams available. LA 360's had roller cams from 89-91 (maybe 1988 also?). All LA's come with the mechanical fuel pump eccentric. Even the worst 360 smog heads had plenty of potential, especially when fitted with larger valves and ported. Shares more parts with 318/340's.
Off the top of my head thoughts..... and both are readily available for cheap (under 400 bucks complete and running). You decide.... neither are a bad choice.
I would look for an 88-92 roller LA 360,you get the best of both worlds with all the LA parts floating around and the Roller set up of a magnum
Had to go back and see what I wrote... LOL 2017. You must be looking at remanufactured motors? I'm talk'n at Pick-n-pulls, marketplace, craigslist.This cost seems Shockingly low . Everywhere I look it’s 1800-2200 for a 360 either la or magnum
I’m seeing used motors but not refurbs but yes ones picked out and sold but yeah I didn’t see that was 2017 either lol sorryHad to go back and see what I wrote... LOL 2017. You must be looking at remanufactured motors? I'm talk'n at Pick-n-pulls, marketplace, craigslist.
Quick check this morning with a couple hours from my area - LA 360 for 280 bucksI’m seeing used motors but not refurbs but yes ones picked out and sold but yeah I didn’t see that was 2017 either lol sorry
I noticed through out time here that the used engine prices vary by location and can vary a darn good bit. I used to live on Long Island NY (Very recently moved) and your listed prices are on par with the islands pricing.This cost seems Shockingly low . Everywhere I look it’s 1800-2200 for a 360 either la or magnum
and with those years, you get the 308 heads, which are one of the best flowing heads that came on the LA engines.
I hear these heads work great in the right hands.
As long as you have enough splash zone those heads will make 4 hp/CFM on a 2 barrel intake manifold.
But there still not as good as the 302 head right?
Quick check this morning with a couple hours from my area - LA 360 for 280 bucks
(2) Marketplace - 75 360 Mopar engine for rebuilding or parts.. cleaning out garage | Facebook
And a 5.9 magnum for 300 bucks... a little ways from me but just showing prices.
(2) Marketplace - 2000 Dodge 5.9 motor | Facebook
We gave 150 for our but it had 198,*** miles. We sold enough off of it (manifolds, wiring, etc) that it was basically free. It's since been running in our truck and runs fantastic!
horse power wise ,cost of build.
Well, those were just quick examples. I see them "hear it run" for the same money. To me, if it runs great, sounds great, has good oil pressure, and the heat gage stays steady, 150,*** miles on a 5.9 means nothing. Each to their own..lol yes but you have to take it fully apart and probably rebuild it . I want one pulled from a running truck ready to rock pretty much . Some sort of faith it works lol
308 heads are great for mild street heads. In my opinion, the exhaust side is better than J heads as formed.I hear these heads work great in the right hands.
I agree but hard to see something run thst been sitting on a garage floor for 20 years that is fuel injection . I don’t need ir want new lol but do need some trust I’m not putting it in my car for no reasonsWell, those were just quick examples. I see them "hear it run" for the same money. To me, if it runs great, sounds great, has good oil pressure, and the heat gage stays steady, 150,*** miles on a 5.9 means nothing. Each to their own..
well, like i said, many are "hear it run"... still in the truck. Looks good, sounds good, oil pressure good... it's good. Now, Good Luck ! LOL You said "my cost seemed shockingly low"... I'm just telling you how I rollI agree but hard to see something run thst been sitting on a garage floor for 20 years that is fuel injection . I don’t need ir want new lol but do need some trust I’m not putting it in my car for no reasons
well, like i said, many are "hear it run"... still in the truck. Looks good, sounds good, oil pressure good... it's good. Now, Good Luck ! LOL You said "my cost seemed shockingly low"... I'm just telling you how I roll