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Is Dodge 360 a good motor?
The Mopar 360 can make an excellent performance engine. It was introduced with a 2-bbl carburetor in 1971. Not intended as a performance engine, it also featured a cast crankshaft and low compression ratio (8.5 to 1) cast pistons.
How much HP can a stock 360 handle?
It’s pretty easy to get 400 HP from a Mopar 360 using mostly stock-type parts. With the right modifications, you can get up to 500 HP on pump gas without nitrous or other power adders.
Can a 5.9 Cummins be bored?
The Cummins 5.9 is a parent bore engine, so in its original state, it does not have sleeves. However, the block can be overbored and a sleeve pressed in by a machine shop for repair purposes. Cummins also sells repair sleeve kits that can be installed.
Are 5.9 Cummins sleeved?
Subject: RE: Is a 5.9 Cummins engine rebuildable or not? Parent bore means no sleeves of any type. It’s no different than rebuilding a Ford.
How much horsepower does a Dodge 360 have?
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Is the Mopar 360 a good engine?
Like most American V8 engines, the Mopar 360 can make decent power using mostly stock parts. If you’re serious about making lots of power with decent reliability though, there are some areas that should be tended to. The stock Chrysler 360 crankshaft is cast iron and externally balanced.
What kind of crankshaft does a Chrysler 360 have?
The stock Chrysler 360 crankshaft is cast iron and externally balanced. It’s OK for moderate performance or light racing use, but if you’re planning on making serious power it’s better to go with an aftermarket forged crank.
Is a forged crankshaft good for a 360?
It’s OK for moderate performance or light racing use, but if you’re planning on making serious power it’s better to go with an aftermarket forged crank. Both Eagle and Scat make reasonably priced forged crankshafts for the 360 (the Scat cranks are slightly more expensive but a better reputation for quality).