Rebuild-How far do I go? 98 RAM 1500 5.2
Legend
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From: Central Oklahoma
Haha that's so awesome that was the exact set I was looking at. I searched for like an hour just to be sure and that's the best set/price I could find. I am wondering however and I'm going to ask seller if those are ready to I stall or if there is any further machine work needed. I did a water pump when I first bought it. The pistons had almost no ridge at all, if I were to completely rebuild the top end, would there be anything in the lower end I would need to do anytime soon? (Granted everything somehow goes smoothly from this point) So far on the top end I got, new heads/valves etc, new timing chain/sprockets, aluminum plenum, new coolant hoses/heater hoses, TB gone through, IAC cleaned, oil pan gasket (leaking), brass distributor cap/rotor, plug wires, t-stat and housing/riser,
Reusing injectors, lifters, rods, rockers, most sensors and all that good stuff
Reusing injectors, lifters, rods, rockers, most sensors and all that good stuff
Record Breaker
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From: WV
On a second thought going from a 318 to a 360 might not work unless the computer is replaced. But don't know for sure it would have to be replaced.
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You would run lean in open loop. Not a good idea..... You could pick up a Mopar Performance PCM, or go to the parts store, and simply order the correct one for the 360. Wouldn't be able to do too much in the way of internal mods though, as it would confuse the PCM, and reprogramming the older ones is expensive......
Haha that's so awesome that was the exact set I was looking at. I searched for like an hour just to be sure and that's the best set/price I could find. I am wondering however and I'm going to ask seller if those are ready to I stall or if there is any further machine work needed. I did a water pump when I first bought it. The pistons had almost no ridge at all, if I were to completely rebuild the top end, would there be anything in the lower end I would need to do anytime soon? (Granted everything somehow goes smoothly from this point) So far on the top end I got, new heads/valves etc, new timing chain/sprockets, aluminum plenum, new coolant hoses/heater hoses, TB gone through, IAC cleaned, oil pan gasket (leaking), brass distributor cap/rotor, plug wires, t-stat and housing/riser,
Reusing injectors, lifters, rods, rockers, most sensors and all that good stuff
Reusing injectors, lifters, rods, rockers, most sensors and all that good stuff
i would suggest replacing lifters, and push rods. going with some harland sharp non adjustable roller rockers wouldnt be a bad idea either. you can get either 1.6, or 1.7 rockers. stamped rockers(factory) are notorious for not being true. you will never find 2 of the same rockers. which is why you get such a great boost in power when you go with roller rockers.
Legend
Joined: May 2005
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From: Central Oklahoma
i actually just ordered these heads. their customer service is GREAT! i talked to a guy named tim. i phone ordered my heads through them, because theyre being custom made for my new engine.
i would suggest replacing lifters, and push rods. going with some harland sharp non adjustable roller rockers wouldnt be a bad idea either. you can get either 1.6, or 1.7 rockers. stamped rockers(factory) are notorious for not being true. you will never find 2 of the same rockers. which is why you get such a great boost in power when you go with roller rockers.
i would suggest replacing lifters, and push rods. going with some harland sharp non adjustable roller rockers wouldnt be a bad idea either. you can get either 1.6, or 1.7 rockers. stamped rockers(factory) are notorious for not being true. you will never find 2 of the same rockers. which is why you get such a great boost in power when you go with roller rockers.
i wasnt spending his money, i was suggesting... the truck has higher miles. the lifters are cheap enough, so just replace em. mopar performance lifters can be had for about 110 from chrysler parts direct. push rods are a bit cheaper than that. just good insurance...
Legend
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From: Central Oklahoma
I would suggest the OP have a competent machinist inspect the lifters first before tossing them and going new.
With all of the "money" everyone here is spending, he'll have $6-grand tied up in that thing
no kidding there....i have almost 4k tied up in my 360 build. and im not done ordering parts yet either.