[WANTED] STD Bore 318LA Block Hesperia-Oak Hills-Barstow-Fontana Area

[shittyslant6]

Looking for a STD bore 318 la block only.

I am building a 318 and after the rotating assembly was balanced the machine shop found a crack all the way through the block.
Every block I find online is either not verifiable std bore, or is too far away and I cant get away from work to go and pick them up or blows the budget out of the water.
Thank you

 

[Projectile Dart]

They might not have a std bore 318 at the moment. But I think the iPull-uPull in Pomona has a black friday deal this weekend for $250 complete motors. Might be worth checking out?

 

[sireland67]

Dag-gone I have a std block 1974 here in wv, $100 would buy it, but shipping would kill any budget.

 

[GTX JOHN]

I have several and pass by you most every week and could deliver.

Do you need one that is still perfect with no taper (that will be difficult) or one standard that
will clean at 20 or 30 over?

 

[junkyardhero]

318 Motor With Transmission for Sale in Wilmington, CA - OfferUp

Used (normal wear), This motor runs perfectly no issues. Carburetor was rebuilt. Motor only had 78,000 miles on it came out of a 1984. Comes With transmission Dodge , Chrysler, Plymouth, Mopar. Make an offer!;

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the price is a little meh, but it's been up a long time so there's probably some wiggle there. however, that's most likely all unmolested OG internals there.

here's a late 70's unit that's a roll of the dice but the price is a little better:

1966 Power Wagon 318 V8 And 4spd Transmission for Sale in Irwindale, CA - OfferUp

Used (normal wear), Was a good running 318 v8 and 4spd. uncertain of the year of the engine and transmission, It was pulled out of a good running 1966 dodge power wagon w300. Has a bell housing and good clutch and flywheel. $500 for all. Engine alone is worth it. The transmission is a np435...

offerup.com

this is more of the same:

DODGE SB 318!!! 425$ for Sale in Los Angeles, CA - OfferUp

Used (normal wear), DODGE SB 318!!! 425$. Make an offer!;

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and here's this one:

Dodge 318 for Sale in Artesia, CA - OfferUp

Used (normal wear), Lifters and cam went out, probably was over revved. Missing a valve cover Adjustable rockers ARP head studs Edelbrock intake manifold. Make an offer!;

offerup.com

straight VFM wise, you've got an intake, roller rockers and probably some okay heads that you can adios to offset the purchase.

i'd take a cheap borescope and see what's up, show with cash and a truck and find out who wants to party.

 

[shittyslant6]

I have several and pass by you most every week and could deliver.

Do you need one that is still perfect with no taper (that will be difficult) or one standard that
will clean at 20 or 30 over?

That is the difficult part; it would need to clean up standard with just a light hone.

 

[GTX JOHN]

I will do $250.00 delivered to you.

However, these are OLD engines and by the time you hone
them the piston to wall would be much more clearance than I
would run especially with a cast stock piston. You could coat the
pistons but for what that cost = It would be easier to buy Oversize
Pistons and balance them to match the pistons you have.

My .02 = For Free!

 

[shittyslant6]

I will do $250.00 delivered to you.

However, these are OLD engines and by the time you hone
them the piston to wall would be much more clearance than I
would run especially with a cast stock piston. You could coat the
pistons but for what that cost = It would be easier to buy Oversize
Pistons and balance them to match the pistons you have.

My .02 = For Free!

$250 is a little more than I was hoping to spend, (I do appreciate the delivery offer).

The whole rotating assembly is balanced and the pistons I bought new so I am already in it $800 all told so far. For what I can budget towards this engine it is just not feasible right now. Otherwise I am totally with you; Buying new pistons would definitely be the way to go for block availability.
Thank you for your .02

I am currently noodling the idea of junkyard 360 magnum that my heads will bolt to since those complete engines are more readily available and I won't care as much if I scatter with the giggle gas.

 

[lemondana]

Find one out of a 85 up pickup or van-would be a roller cam engine.