What's the best "late model" Engine swap?

[JefftheComputerMan]

I have a 76 318 that has multiple issues, what is the newest engine that will fit an ABody?

 

[krazykuda]

I like the older series small blocks.

318, 340, 360.


or a pre-magnum 360, where you can bolt on old LA style intakes and exhaust, but still have a roller cam. 88 - 91.


Or magnum, 92 and newer 360, but then you need to adapt it for the car (either carb or figure out the fuel injection for your car).


Like I said, I prefer the late 60's and 70's style myself...

 

[JefftheComputerMan]

Is there a 318-360 I can "find" with info like "a 19XX dodge dakota, diplomat, ramcharger, ect.."

 

[krazykuda]

Is there a 318-360 I can "find" with info like "a 19XX dodge dakota, diplomat, ramcharger, ect.."

I think that you just need to go by the casting dates on the blocks.


Anything in the late 80's should have been from a truck as the cars were 4 cyl and fwd...


I would say to pick a "vintage" that you are interested in and then go look for it.


If you buy an old 360 2 bbl and put 2.02" intake valves and a good 4 bbl on it, you can make a great runner.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I hear these are pretty cool. Least that's the word on the street.

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/lsx-454.html

 

[273]

magnum swap ain't all that different, mainly flex plate and intake that needs to be addressed, there the same engines Chrysler offered as the 300HP create engines just with a car oil pan, dress like an LA engine and a 4 bbl intake. Just add even a mild cam for a strong runner, factory one is pretty lame.
Just look up Magnum swap

 

[Todlich]

"http://www.magnumswap.com/ THE place to go for the in/outs and what worked for LXGuy!


http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/forumdisplay.php?f=131 Sub forum opened up roughly a month or so ago just for the magnums!"

 

[75slant6]

I've never done either but I'd vote for efi magnum swap or SRT-4 swap.

 

[A38Valiant]

CRATE HEMI!!! Nuff said!