The 360 build that has more turns than Willow Springs
Plenty of clearance now.
The tension side also has a plastic coated guide.
This is similar in principle to what is used on the 2003 and up 3G Hemi engines. When was the last time you heard of a timing chain replacement on a newer Hemi?
Again, this is a test fit/mock up. This is a short snout cam and I am waiting on the snout extension from Hughes. I lost the Woodruff key when I tore the motor down and didn’t know how unique that key is. I had to buy a $38 adapter set to get the special key. Until I have it, I can’t install the chain for good. I ordered Cometic head gaskets in the .086 thickness to bring my compression down to a comfortable level.
Keep in mind, THIS engine is completely UNnecessary! The car that it is going into is my beater 67 Dart.
It has a re-ringed 1977 360 from A Cordoba with #308 heads, a mild 280/474 MP cam and maybe has 8 to 1 compression. It runs great for being such a mild engine. This 1990 360 will be a huge leap over it in terms of compression, cam specs, intake and exhaust.
The existing 360 has exhaust manifolds and 2 1/4” pipes, I’ll be using 1 5/8” headers from FABO member @MidnightSwinger and 2 1/2” pipes with…..Flowmaster mufflers!
The Dart has a 904 and a 4.10 geared 8 3/4 axle. It already runs pretty strong but this ought to be a big upgrade. If I ever get around to fixing up the car, it could be an impressive performer.
This engine is another example of what I call The Snowball effect.
Some call it Mission Creep. I didn’t need the engine but a friend wanted to sell it. I figured I’d replace the two blown head gaskets and just stow it until I needed it. Water sitting in it became a rebore job, my mistakes with calculating resulted in a $300 set of head gaskets instead of $50 a pair Fel Pros…
Plenty of clearance now.
The tension side also has a plastic coated guide.
This is similar in principle to what is used on the 2003 and up 3G Hemi engines. When was the last time you heard of a timing chain replacement on a newer Hemi?
Again, this is a test fit/mock up. This is a short snout cam and I am waiting on the snout extension from Hughes. I lost the Woodruff key when I tore the motor down and didn’t know how unique that key is. I had to buy a $38 adapter set to get the special key. Until I have it, I can’t install the chain for good. I ordered Cometic head gaskets in the .086 thickness to bring my compression down to a comfortable level.
Keep in mind, THIS engine is completely UNnecessary! The car that it is going into is my beater 67 Dart.
It has a re-ringed 1977 360 from A Cordoba with #308 heads, a mild 280/474 MP cam and maybe has 8 to 1 compression. It runs great for being such a mild engine. This 1990 360 will be a huge leap over it in terms of compression, cam specs, intake and exhaust.
The existing 360 has exhaust manifolds and 2 1/4” pipes, I’ll be using 1 5/8” headers from FABO member @MidnightSwinger and 2 1/2” pipes with…..Flowmaster mufflers!
The Dart has a 904 and a 4.10 geared 8 3/4 axle. It already runs pretty strong but this ought to be a big upgrade. If I ever get around to fixing up the car, it could be an impressive performer.
This engine is another example of what I call The Snowball effect.
Some call it Mission Creep. I didn’t need the engine but a friend wanted to sell it. I figured I’d replace the two blown head gaskets and just stow it until I needed it. Water sitting in it became a rebore job, my mistakes with calculating resulted in a $300 set of head gaskets instead of $50 a pair Fel Pros…