Mopar LA Series V8 Engines: 318, 340, 360, and 273
Nov 16, 2020 · 3301 posts · Joined 2017. #1 ·Nov 16, 2020 (Edited by Moderator) Mopar LA Series V8 Engines: 318, 340, 360, and 273 by David Zatz The LA engines were durable designs with high power capacity, the Chrysler's mainstay V8 for decades - and its only V8 for many years, as well. The first "LA" engine, the 273, appeared in the 1964 cars; the basic ...
Engine Timing On A 360 - DodgeTalk Forum
Feb 4, 2008 · The base timing depends on the curve of the distributor. You can change the springs and also the vacuum pots have different numbers on the plunger arm. 88 2.2 5SP Dakota. 95 Mag. 94 A518. 8.25. 74 Ignition. custom injection - Megasquirt. DodgeTalk.com 360MAGNUM Enthusiast Member #3 :drivingz:
360 reliability and longevity - DodgeTalk Forum
Jul 18, 2015 · That will tell you more than anything how much life is left. If you have it on a stand, you could also do a compression test be bolting up a starter and hooking up some jumper cables. The most common "bolt on" power adders are an intake manifold and headers. Edelbrock makes a Performer dual plane intake for the 318/340/360 that can accept ...
360 RV engine - DodgeTalk Forum
Dec 30, 2011 · B. B-300. 5837 posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Dec 31, 2011. 73 is a thick wall block and should take another overbore if needed. The RV, 360-3 has different heads with different valve sizes, slightly smaller than a standard 360, also a double row cam chain and valve rotators on the exhaust valves. Finding parts for it could be more difficult as ...
Carb replacement for stock 360 4bbl? - DodgeTalk Forum
Jan 2, 2020 · Depends on what manifold you're going to use, whether it's setup for square bore or spread bore (stock would be a spread bore). The 1406 is Eddy's take on the classic Carter AFB. Problem is, it's a square bore carb. You'd either need an adapter or switch to a square bore manifold. Edelbrock (if you go with that carb) sells all the linkage parts ...
5.9L Magnum 360 Gas - Mods, Tips, Suggestions for improvement
Jan 13, 2008 · There is allot out there for the 5.9L. 06 ram 1500 SLT quad cab 4x4 4.7L 6 speed TRX 4. 3.92 LSD dynomax ultra flow si/dual out the back and ebay CIA airram powerwire and scoop 2" leveling kit and 2" add a leaf 285/70/17 treadwright wardens (bfg a/t clones) (sold) 99 dodge dakota sport 4x4 cc 5.2L 5 speed best 1/4 mile 15.6@92mph stock ...
Distributor replacement on 1977 360 - DodgeTalk Forum
Jul 8, 2008 · Note where, on the distributor housing, the #1 wire lines up with and mark the housing too. Remove the cap. Rotate the distributor housing to align the rotor with the mark that you made, or exactly opposite the mark (The rotor could be …
5.9L 360ci....what oil and fliter? - DodgeTalk Forum
Aug 6, 2008 · I use Valvoline regular (non-synthetic), but that's just my preference. Also I use Mopar oil filters, but again that's just me. Mopar P/N 05281090. My '90 5.9 takes just over 5 qts too, and I use Purolater regular filters or Wix, whichever I can get easier.
the 5.9, a good or a bad engine - DodgeTalk Forum
Jun 10, 2005 · In my opinion the 5.9 V8 is a failed attempt at a well rounded engine. 245 hp and 335 ft/Lbs of torque and getting 7-8 mpg driving like a granny. now compare that to engines of other engines in the same class like the silverado with the 5.3 vortec which realistically gets about 14-15 mpg city and is rated at 295hp and 335 torque, or even the 5. ...
Best Spark Plug for the 5.9L? - DodgeTalk Forum
Jun 6, 2008 · 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 QC Offroad 5.9L, Daystar 2" spacers, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 33X14.50R16 SSR's, 16X10 Pacer 44U Rims, Procomp 33X12.50R17 A/T's, 17X9.5 Eagle Alloys, Magnaflow dual exhaust, K&N Intake, Superchips tune, JL Audio Stealth Box, RF Power Amp, RF door speakers and some other stuff. MY TRUCK GALLERY. Save.