Budget Build 5.9 for a 71 Scamp

volaredon said

The crate engines Mopar sold had an LA front (timing cover out) that's exactly how I'm gonna set up my magnum in my truck. V belts not serpentine

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This is how I'm going to do it if I end up doing a magnum swap for my Duster. I want it to look as much like an LA as possible. You may already know this, but the 5.9 magnum has a balance that is different than the LA 360. Several companies sell balancers with bolt on weights to match the specific engine. DODGE Professional Products 80012 Professional Products PowerForce Harmonic Dampers | Summit Racing