5.9 - 5.2
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In theory the weight should be almost identical. The 360 and the 318 come from the same block.
The only time it's going to make that much of a difference is if you push it to the limits of the motors capacity.
For instance you can stroke a 318 to a 390
but you can stroke a 360 to a 408
But unless you're going to spend thousands of dollars on engine upgrades it doesn't make much difference, and if you're just installing bolt ons you're probably talking about a 25 horse power difference at best.
For instance you can stroke a 318 to a 390
but you can stroke a 360 to a 408
But unless you're going to spend thousands of dollars on engine upgrades it doesn't make much difference, and if you're just installing bolt ons you're probably talking about a 25 horse power difference at best.
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The only time it's going to make that much of a difference is if you push it to the limits of the motors capacity.
For instance you can stroke a 318 to a 390
but you can stroke a 360 to a 408
But unless you're going to spend thousands of dollars on engine upgrades it doesn't make much difference, and if you're just installing bolt ons you're probably talking about a 25 horse power difference at best.
For instance you can stroke a 318 to a 390
but you can stroke a 360 to a 408
But unless you're going to spend thousands of dollars on engine upgrades it doesn't make much difference, and if you're just installing bolt ons you're probably talking about a 25 horse power difference at best.
I'm not sure about the 318 Magnums, but the old 318's were very good and reliable motors. Don't sweat it... You still have a V8, and that's what's most important here.
The newer, smaller motors (like Nissan) do make a lot of power, but look at the set-up...they are usually running 4 valves per cylinder or something crazy like that.
Dodge don't roll that way...
I guarantee if you make sure your plenum is good, get a Fastman, headers, round intake or equivalent, 1.7 RR and roller lifters, and something like a B&G or SCT, you will not be displeased at all. The biggest thing holding these trucks back is the de-tuning they have.
The newer, smaller motors (like Nissan) do make a lot of power, but look at the set-up...they are usually running 4 valves per cylinder or something crazy like that.
Dodge don't roll that way...I guarantee if you make sure your plenum is good, get a Fastman, headers, round intake or equivalent, 1.7 RR and roller lifters, and something like a B&G or SCT, you will not be displeased at all. The biggest thing holding these trucks back is the de-tuning they have.
Yeah, haven't been on here since the middle of september. Been busy. Moved from Pennsylvania to Kentucky, and it took me awhile to get an internet connection out here.
Good things in this state though...
-NO LIFT LAWS
-very relaxed gun laws
-Whiskey
I can dig it.
Good things in this state though...
-NO LIFT LAWS
-very relaxed gun laws
-Whiskey
I can dig it.
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How would you decode the block? If you look at that sticker under the hood it would say 5.9L if it originally came with a 5.9L even if someone had changed it. No one changes that when they change motors.