I'm getting ready to help my good local friend take his beautiful 73 Dart build a V8 and install it in his car. The car has a 225/904 now and he wants some more go and that V8 rumble. I told him that a hot 318 would be an easy swap with the conversion mounts, and all the necessary V8 stuff (Rad, Trans, Exhaust manis, ect). Ive done that swap before in a couple cars, so I am familiar with mild 318s (I was thinking 360 heads, cam, nice dual plane intake, 360 exhaust manis). But I'm starting to think that before we are committed to a 318, to look into doing a 360. I know the oil pan is different, and that they are externally balanced, but what other costs should I look at in terms of 318 vs 360? He wants to completely go through the engine (bore/hone it, new pistons, connecting rods (maybe if they are cost effective), bearings, performance cam, ect.) before we put it where it belongs. Just looking at some parts on summit and it looks like there's a much bigger selection of pistons for 360s, which is awesome.
What we have planned now is to buy a good core engine and slowly get the stuff done as we get the car ready. First is Bbp discs up front and a 8.25 in back, so the car is still drivable up until the engine is ready to go in.
What do you guys think? I'm pretty damn excited to help him get the tires spinning on his car!
What we have planned now is to buy a good core engine and slowly get the stuff done as we get the car ready. First is Bbp discs up front and a 8.25 in back, so the car is still drivable up until the engine is ready to go in.
What do you guys think? I'm pretty damn excited to help him get the tires spinning on his car!