Mopar 360 Build on a $2,500 Budget - Horsepower S13, E17

It's Mopar's turn! After completing rock-bottom budget builds on Ford and Chevy engines, HorsePower now gives a Mopar 360 the same treatment. The challenge is to make impressive street power with only about 25-hundred bucks to work with.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Cherry Bomb: Axle-back exhaust kits for 2005 and up V8 Mustangs.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6187
Cometic Gasket, Inc.: MLS head gaskets, Aramid Fiber valve cover gaskets, Aramid Fiber intake gaskets, Armor Clad exhaust gaskets, Aluminum Foam Coated timing cover gasket, Aramid Fiber oil pan gasket, Aluminum Foam Coated thermostat gasket, Aramid Fiber distributor mounting gasket and fuel pump to block gasket, Aluminum Foam Coated timing cover and seal, Viton rear main seal.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6186
Holley: Hooker Headers, Competition, Full-Length, Steel, Painted, Dodge, D, W, Series Pickup, 273, 318, 340, 360.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6184
Summit Racing: ARP Engine and Accessory Fasteners, Black Oxide, Hex, Chrysler, Small Block.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_11624
Summit Racing: Cam and Lifters, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 276/286, Lift .441/.441, Chrysler, Small Block.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6179
Summit Racing: Carburetor, Summit, 600 cfm, Square Bore, 4-Barrel, Electric Choke, Vacuum Secondary.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6175
Summit Racing: Distributor, Electronic, Magnetic Pickup, Vacuum Advance, Black Cap, Chrysler, 273, 318, 340, 360.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6174
Summit Racing: Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate, Steel, Chrome Plated, Chevy, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Plymouth., Water Neck, Steel, Chrome Plated, Straight Up, Mopar, Small Block LA, Polysphere, Big Block B/RB/Hemi.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6176
Summit Racing: Mopar Performance Harmonic Balancer
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_11623
Summit Racing: Mopar Performance Timing Chain and Gear Set, Double Roller, Steel Sprockets.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6178
Summit Racing: Mopar Performance Oil Pan, Steel, Black Painted, Rear Sump, Mopar, 360, Pickup Included.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_11625
Summit Racing: Sealed Power Oil Pump, Standard-Volume, Chrysler, 273/318/340/360.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_11627
Summit Racing: March Performance Crankshaft Pulley, V-Belt, 2-Groove, 5.25 in., Aluminum, Clear Powdercoated, Mopar, Small Block., Water Pump Pulley, V-Belt, 1-Groove, Aluminum, Clear Powdercoated, Mopar, Small Block.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_11628
Summit Racing: Mopar Performance Valve Covers, Stock Height, Cast Aluminum, Black Wrinkle, Ribbed with Mopar Logo, Chrysler, Small Block, Pair.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_11626
Summit Racing: Water Pump, Mechanical, High-Volume, Aluminum, Natural, Chrysler, 239/318/340/360.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6177
Weiand: Intake Manifold, Stealth, Dual Plane, Aluminum, Natural, Square Bore, Chrysler, 318, 340, 360.
More Info: pntv.us/pb_pt_6173
Royal Purple Break-in Oil.
Gold Eagle Co.: Iso-HEET is a Premium Fuel-line Antifreeze, Water Remover & Injector Cleaner.
Matco Tools: 3/8" 88 Tooth 11 inch long ratchet.
Matco Tools: Mini 2" Angle Grinder.
Monster Transmission and Performance: Engineered to Dominate, the 4L60E 2 piece case SS Mega Monster transmission is tough enough to withstand the rigors of even the toughest street machines delivering tire-spinning shifts race after race. It is ideal for vehicles powered by engines producing up to 650 horsepower with a non-nitrous system using pump gasoline.
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Accessory Belt
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Distribution Hold Down Clamp
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Steel Flywheel
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Cel-Pro head gaskets (2)
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Oil Filter Adapter Gaskets
O'Reilly Auto Parts: 1" Heater Hose 1 Ft.
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Rubber Plug Assortment
O'Reilly Auto Parts: 1" Rubber Plug
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Spark Plug Wire Set
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Champion Spark Plugs (8)
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Champion Spark Plugs
O'Reilly Auto Parts: Pioneer Timing Cover

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[@akdoc2003]

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[@AtZero138]

Thanks for the Mopar build.. from a Southern California 68 Dodge Dart Daily driver.. 318 and Slant6.

[@moparmanicgarage]

You should do a budget build video like this on a mopar 383

[@thorlarsen9770]

On your next Mopar build dont be afraid to use a cam with some lift in it, somewhere between .520 to .560 lift and .270 to .290 duration your choice hydraulic or roller and 112° to 110° centerline. And centerlined not installed straight up.

[@zeppelinbrown8347]

How about the part number for that harmonic balancer

[@charlespetersonii6989]

"318,340,360 have nickel-alloy blocks. Other brands only used these in their high performance engines" Very awesome!

[@scottpearce7466]

That was all mopar blocks.

[@robertparsons9769]

The “Feather” Duster was an economy car with a Slant 6, and Aluminum fenders and hood to make it lighter. Racers loved to swap out the six for a v8.

[@jamescopeland8813]

I thought the "Feather Duster" build option was available, regardless of drivetrain slection?

[@facebag666]

@The94GTC didnt they also have aluminum engine intake and special eco carb for extra fuel economy, the hood frame was still steel just the hood skin was alum.

[@snysnd]

@@facebag666 Some had Al intakes, but most were iron. Dodge had same thing as "Dart Lite". Hood skin was steel, bracing was Al. Bumper supports were Al, lightweight glass was used. They weren't that much lighter, it was the lean jetting, mild gearing and overdrive that really upped the mpg. 225s are very efficient, just not powerful. Had a friend with one; he said he really did get 36mpg with it.

[@DR440]

@@snysnd Spot on! Dad has a 1976 Feather Duster. I believe he has netted around 33 mpg with it. It' has the a833 od trans and 2.76 rear axle if I remember correctly. He would probably get even better mpg with it but everything here is an incline or going up a mountain. As for the weight, I'd agree there as well. Maybe a 200 pound weight difference. They still have the extremely heavy doors and bumpers of '74-76 a bodies.

[@mimicnutria18]

Don't forget the aluminum intake

[@vr4787]

Those LA engines where some of the best. My grandpa’s 86’ D150 service truck went over 400,000 miles with the 318 with regular maintenance.

[@cudaman2formula874]

They really do last

[@johnjacobsen2736]

LA engines really were legendary, the 273, 318, 340, 360, all bullet proof

[@blueduck9409]

I have a 65 D100 with a polyblock 318 in it. It has original hemispheric combustion chambers, and it still runs and drives fine!

[@chalupamsf]

I’ve got a magnum 318😂😂 it’s junk but I love it

[@davidbarbour9929]

@@chalupamsf I feel for you with that magnum, definitely not what they use to be.

[@Voltronforce1982]

Rims on that duster needs to be returned back to the shelf at Auto Zone

[@Ecosse57]

exactly.

[@bailey9r]

Get Outta the ZONE the Auto Zone!

[@79tazman]

No doubt those things were not nice if that was my car the Mopar Rally's would be on it you can't beat them

[@otsenres1636]

They would look better with black spokes and the rim polished.

[@Timotheousturalyon]

I usually don't like rims like that on old cars but these look ok to me on that duster.

[@psygn0sis]

5:00 Don't forget the Crop Duster. (lol)

[@BobbyB910]

Always goes unacknowledged lol

[@scottbrown321]

david frieghburger has it.

[@clayferguson340]

I have built four 360 engines in the past few years. All was from 1996 , last one was bored and stroked into a 418 stroker , pushing 550 to the wheels of a half ton ram 🇺🇸 Long live the 360

[@TheMoparman94]

I thought a stroked 360 was 408 cubic inches?

[@clayferguson340]

CarEnthusiast94 Incorrect, max tolerances is 412.

[@clayferguson340]

STREET RACER very special turbo system, I’ll never give all my tricks

[@clayferguson340]

STREET RACER one guy did in Tennessee but it was a 351C not a moper

[@danielsacks7152]

Great build to show what a mild mannered 360 can do! When you grew up on mopar and thousands of other engines in heavy duty use you DO NOT see full shaft mounted rockers with POSITIVE oiling not just pumping huge quantities oil in the general area of the top end as weird! We frequently removed the SIX bolt valve covers with a proper edge formed into it to watch them run! Everything mopar with overhead valves ran it as well as everything else ever seriously intended for industrial use. Is always amazed me how many baidaids and crutches brand x people were willing to pay for to get what we were blessed with in oiling, and valve train strength. Mopars always ran at least 2x the seat pressure and had much larger lifters prompting the CHRYSLER ONLY camshaft lobe sections in catalogs! We were especially blessed in big blocks which back in the day for mopar guys were very plentiful being the low grade ore base engines for any chrysler or imperial instead of small blocks. After working on one water pump, oil pump, intake manifold swap, or distributor which could be changed in minutes in the pits on a 383 after we took our sandwiches out from under the "air gap!" Intake at lunch we never looked back. Carrol Shelby showed in the 90s the complete myth of The mopars being expensive with a 360 being (at 1990 Dollars) about $600 cheaper than a 350 for the same hp with a durability statistic of at LEAST 3x better over 2 seasons in the same classes. However if im going to drive a truck everyday thats a Small block it would be a Chevy first. Gas mileage, cold starting and warmup sucked on the older LAs as well as oil consumption from poor valve seals. SBC are great with a slightly lopey cam, a good intake, and headers. Much more and pandoras box was opened. Looking forward to your hotter build. I also owned many of the worst examples of any LA, the mid to late 70s 318 and 360 Dodge full time 4x4s! 7mpg, cold blooded no heater! Great power tho. We always said the worst part about a 70s 318 was that it just kept going, ticked you off every day but you felt bad about ripping it out to put in a hot 440 that would actually double your mileage and cost the same to build. Keep up the good work! Not downing anyones motors, GM and Ford Smallblocks were in my opinion after over 120 vehicles much better than most LAs for mild performance and daily drivers. But since 18 yrs old i daily drive in all weather big BBMs always with more than one carb! 13yrs, 2500 passes, drive to work, haul grain, pull trailers same car 440+6 87 octane, 13.41 at 4860 lb 42 top eliminator trophies no breakages oil pan not off for the next two cars!

[@kyledorrell2013]

*MORE MOPAR*

[@SoulofaSeeker]

We've got one of these in our 1965 Clark Cortez motorhome that we're currently restoring, it definetly needs a refresh so videos like this are super helpful! Thank you!

[@donellmuniz590]

No no no. A 65 Mopar anything does not have a 360. You probably have a 361, an early, low deck, big block. The predecessor to the low deck 383 and 400. Easiest way to tell: small blocks have the distributor at the rear. Big blocks have them in front, at about a 40 degree angle. The only other motorhome engine in 65 was the 318 Polysphere, an earlier small block with semi-hemi heads.

[@donellmuniz590]

This has been up for 11 months, and nobody else has corrected you yet?? Shame on the rest of ya'all! Hope ya didnt go out and buy the wrong parts.

[@SoulofaSeeker]

Well our distributor is at the back of the engine so I guess it is a 360. Especially as the previous owner told us the engine had been changed from the original inline6.

[@donellmuniz590]

@@SoulofaSeeker Ah, now I understand. Imagine how slow that thing was with a Slant 6! Yikes! Zero to 60, only downhill!

[@wileecohagen]

There was a lot of debate over which was better, the 340 or the 360. Both were awesome, but each had there issues. The 360’s tend to crack near the oil drain back slots in the lifter valley. The reason for this may be the 360’s larger main journals, leaving less mass in that area of the block. It also had cast cranks only, but those cranks have been used up to 6800 rpm reliably. The 340 came with a forged steel crank in all years except 74. They also had full floating pistons, but the 360 could be converted to run them as well. The 318 was also a nice engine. The problem with it was lack of compression. You’d have to have custom pistons made to get above 8-1 back in the day, higher hypertext ic pistons are probably available today. And you can take a 360 crank, cut down the mains to 340/318 size and make 349 cubic inch engines out of them. The feather duster mentioned was a special version made for higher fuel economy. The cool thing was that they made the front fenders and hood out of aluminum and a long with the slant 6 they had reasonable fuel mileage. But if you found one and got an adapter kframe for a small block or big block the light front end would be a big help! The only disappointing thing for this build that they only got 314 hp. Bullshit! With a comp cams High Energy 268 cam they make 360 hp when you r7n 9-1 compression, a good intake and headers and 650 CFM carb. When comp came out with the HE268 grind Mopar was the only engine tested that made one hp per cubic inch at the time, which was around 1981.

[@alexlevy322]

I Have the identical build on a 72 360 with XE268 Cam, 340 Intake with 6322S TQ carb, 9.25:1 compression and 596 heads. Runs fast and plenty of torque to boot.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

360 v8 mopar nascar engine = my aussie mate brought a second hand unit = 660 hp super well machined and balanced ! like a swiss watch - rev`s like ! and so quick to spin up ! good show next version ! please .

[@paulstrasser4456]

Building 1973 340 for my 1968 Barracuda 73 stock heads 1.88 valve, found a set of 68 heads 2.02 valve, purple mild drag cam, bored .40 block, new heads should make a few more horse! Nice build that you guys have done! Always nice seeing new mopar goodies to finish off a rebuild!

[@knight0334]

Thank you for the Mopar!

[@AtZero138]

Agreed 100%.. Mopar Everyday and Everywhere.. 1968 Dart Daily with just get to work 318..

[@andrewwihlon7419]

Imagine how much power this could of made with a bigger cam and some port work.

[@enigma9789]

Right, if you are putting a cam in, why the hell would you put a stock cam in?

[@dufus2273]

I would have added those items. some longer stroke too.

[@ThomasShelby-uq8cz]

@@enigma9789 this is probably only the first episode of more to come

[@mrmedium7984]

@@enigma9789 usable power band for a dd

[@Autojones]

@ Andrew... It doesn't even need that. If you look at the cylinder heads they had huge combustion chambers and dish pistons. That 360 couldn't have had 8:1 compression. A good cam and 10:1 compression would make impressive numbers, but it's not a GM product so they have to rig the build.

[@aaronbarnes8938]

You should stick a dial indicator on one of the retainers and check the actual valve lift. It is well known that although advertised as 1.5 ratio most of the stock rocker arms were closer to 1.4.

[@sickofliberals9403]

I'm just a do it yourself mechanic, wish I had your skills, you make it look like a walk in the park👍👍👍

[@CJColvin]

Man that Old Duster looked beautiful brother.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Good to see the LA’s getting love 🤘

[@curtiscamaro5926]

Great Video , It was good to see Steve and Tony still doing the Do.

[@rickyrobertson8064]

I had a '79 POWERWAGON with a strong 360. This DUSTER is gorgeous!

[@aaroncone6778]

The MoPar 360 is the greatest engine i have ever ran. Nice build! Btw, Tony Christian has a great old school attitude! I'd work for him anyday!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Nice build? 314HP?: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@minibikemadman]

Love these budget builds.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Much better: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@nastybastardatlive]

Budget? My whole car cost me $1200. The 318 just needed carb, intake, headers, and a distributor re-curve. The stock cam wakes right up when you do this. About $500 in parts if you shop around.

[@benjaminkent4397]

I've got a 72 plymouth scamp. Originally was produced with a 318LA but after some searching and horse trading I managed to find a suitable 340. It's off to the machine shop this Tuesday. I have an a833 4 speed (aluminum - even tho I wanted cast) with an 8 3/4 sure grip. Engine will be bored and stroked to 416ci. I have a vic jr 340 single plane intake (that I traded for). Centerline front runners and big meat for the back. Carb will be dominator series to throw as much fuel she will take. The car was found in a junkyard with no engine but I saw a vision of a nostalgic quarter mile car. While it won't be the fastest thing out there, it will be great to bring her back to life and let her eat.

[@jenseninterceptors]

I love this channel, its quickly becoming my favorite on KZbin. Keep up the good work guys!

[@casperswift]

Wow beautiful Duster love it, rims are awful tho

[@chaoszombie9995]

Well that’s your opinion, but I agree the duster is gorgeous

[@Hot80s]

i concur those horseshish rims straight to pasture along with other fads

[@scottmichaels1764]

They are called wheels. The rims are fine.

[@falloutpc1]

This engine brings me back to my childhood in the 80s when my parents owned a late 70s Chrysler Cordoba.

[@fordmanx3]

One of my favorite Small Block V8’s 😎

[@sickofliberals9403]

I'm getting ready to rebuild my 318 , I love mopar great video 👍👍

[@AtZero138]

Love your Name.. and Mopar Everyday and Everywhere.. 68 Dodge Dart Daily driver.. swapped 318 from slant6..

[@SophiaAphrodite]

I built my 74 318 about 10 years ago. The edelbrock matched set ( intake, carb, and cam ) were great from summit and if you can afford it. Go with a D.U.I. distributor. You send them all the specs for your engine, drivetrain and car weight and they custom build the 1 wire HEI to your car. They also had a lifetime recurve warranty. Change the stats? Ship it back they would change it for free, FOREVER.

[@AtZero138]

@@SophiaAphrodite Dang.. that's Rad..

[@sidewyndersshed1676]

Depending on your budget and skill level, a stock 360 crank will fit your 318, the main journals have to be ground down a bit, magnum heads (smaller combustion chamber= higher compression) will work on a LA engine, but you have to use amc style lifters and hollow push rods, and there are 2 oil holes that feed oil to the heads that need to be blocked, usually the magnum head gasket is sufficiant for this. But it is not difficult to tap those holes and install a set screw flush with the deck. With the 360 crank and bored 20 over it should be around 344 cid. But, the 360 crank is externally balanced, so you will need to either get an aftermarket harmonic balancer and flywheel, or have the machine shop internally balance it. Either way, it is a "relatively" affordable way to build a 318 stroker for daily driving, and weekend fun. Also, from 1988 to 1992 318 LA engines were factory upgraded to roller cams, 360 La engines were upgraded in 1989.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Here: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@Impactjunky]

I'm not trying to sound like a jerk but the Magnum 360 in my Roadrunner clone is making about 400 HP and I've got about $2400 in the whole swap including fluids, Hemi orange paint, gaskets, etcetera. The HP isn't my estimate either, the race shop that made my cam said my combo should be good for about 400-420 HP depending on the cylinder wear. A few places I saved a lot of cash were using the headers, carb, distributor, timing cover and valve covers from my old 273. If you were swapping from a Slant Six or starting with no engine in your project at all some of those pieces could potentially add another couple hundred bucks to the cost.

[@donaldkinder6716]

360 dodge engine. Ant even close too a 350 chevy.

[@Impactjunky]

@@donaldkinder6716 I'm not gonna waste time arguing with someone that can't even spell. I have small block Chevy stuff too anyways so get outta here with that childish "my brand is better than your brand" bullshit.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

That oiling layout would have come from the Slant Six designers. The panels from the 'Feather Duster' are the ones to get to make a racer - Aluminium panels for several parts.

[@60viking]

Thanks for journey down memory lane.

[@XxMusclecarsxX]

I love this channel!!! Such good regular content

[@TactlessBadge3]

Mopar fans everywhere: *Heavy Breathing*

[@basshead.]

Chevy fans everywhere: *Laughing at Mopar fans*

[@Autojones]

Everyone laughing at glaringly obvious low budget troll asshead.

[@AtZero138]

Look.. I get it, those fancy valve covers cost enough, that if throw at a Chevy would pay for lunch and New manifold, carb lifters etc etc.. and by lunch I mean, the motor gets lunch and it builds itself.. Mopar is all in the heads.. Stock grinding etc etc.. in fact if you say Mopar out loud you Owe someone 50 bucks. It's all Love.. 68 Dodge Dart Daily driver.. Everyday and Everywhere, 45k on my mild rebuild 318.. Peace..

[@chloehennessey6813]

m 88 Last year wasn’t it a Chevy at TX2K that won? And at Summer Nationals last year another Chevy? And at Worlds last year- you guessed it another Chevy LS7. Mopar are cute for the road when you wanna bang gears and beat grandma off the stop light. But when you wanna go serious fast people choose Chevrolet outside of Funny cars and dragsters. Hell even a stock iron block Chevrolet straight six laid down a SUB 7 second pass. Show me a Mopar that’ll do that? That will hold that much HP and make that many 6.90 1/4 mile runs on stock block and internals.

[@StrikersLG]

@@chloehennessey6813 It's funny how you Chevy fans think your brand is so kick ass because of the lame Ls engine and that you also think the Ls is the best engine ever built. I have been to the Heartland nationals and I have seen a SIXTY year old stock, naturally aspirated 426 Max Wedge in a 1964 Plymouth Savoy lay patch and spank the shit out of a Supercharged LSX powered 6th gen camaro. LMAOOOO a 60 year old tank with a stock NA engine destroyed a brand new car with a crate engine topped with a supercharger. Mopar has OWNED racing since they came out with the 1st gen hemi in the 1950s, every other brand has been playing catchup ever since. And with that claim of a stock internal and stock block chevy straight six? Thats a fatass lie and everyone in this world knows it so don't even dare claim that.

[@richardsarmiento1277]

Hello there, love the video. Is there a way I can get the full list of parts used on the 360 engine? I have a 1977 dodge 360 on a cb300. Unfortunately the list in the video description doesn’t provide all parts when sent to the website.

[@jamesstewart3000]

Port work can make 1.88 heads easily capable of stretching the power up into 8000, I had a 360 LA that still pulled at 8600 for my 2-3 shift, was running 298/.520" Summit racing Grind, 1 3/4" long tube headers, 850 double pumper, Maximum porting, Forged/Nitrided crank out of a police interceptor 360, stock rods I deburred, ARP wavelock rod bolts, and stock pistons (340 Grams each, the lightest stock piston compared to the ford and chevy motors of similar bores.) had added a second magnetic pickup to the distributor 1.5 degrees off for a second spark through second gold ignition box, 3 degrees of crank timing, had more parts than money at the time, Ported out Torker 2-340 manifold, 2" carb spacer. Over 500 HP on pump gas, that was a sick cam, I don't know if Summit Racing still does that grind, I bought it because it was like 252 degrees @050", taking advantage of the larger dodge lifter diameter. It hit 9000 RPM every day of its life, destroyed all the local racers. When you control your air flow, put Nascar engine building type thought into everything, I custom made my 12 quart oil pan, HV oil pump and ran the PH16's which are like 10" long oil filter, I had clearanced all rods and mains to .001" exactly, ran straight 60 wt oil, Had 100 PSI hot anything over 3000 RPM. It was in a Mud Bog truck that blew the doors off everything, 4:10 Gears, locker, 16.5" wide tires, It always puled the front end off the ground in second gear. I worked for MCS Racing, and my bosses dad was an ex Nascar driver, I always picked his brain on everyting, how they made 700HP+ even with a 390CFM restrictor plate. If you can understand that part, and set the conditions, You can make it scream. In the head porting its critical that you leave a minimum .050" Radius after your valve cut. Focus on the minimum cross sectional widths of all air passages and sharp transitions, I love it!! Anyway, Ya'll Have a Great Day!!

[@gnarlykoala]

You guys make American car culture great again for me.

[@ZFX94]

I see Mopar, I click like

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

Me 2 👍🏼

[@sonsofliberty3081]

Mopars were always known for torque. Mopar = torque monster

[@drtracernum20]

I frickin love tony's attitude

[@treegrower1]

I've seen too many novices on KZbin talking about engines but you two blokes aren't any of them, great video!

[@ireneuszskica558]

Mike with the LEGO man hair

[@bmstylee]

He's going full Amish with it.

[@bradhardy2629]

I would NEVER let you Chevy guys build my Mopar engine .

[@moparlifene]

I had a 5.9 360 v8 in my 98 jeep grand cherokee and it had 275 hp stock, sounded crazy with a performance cam in it. was a perfect engine for the Zj

[@Sam-656]

I had a 99 Dakota R/T 5.9 250hp stock. I added on a Kenne Bell Supercharger 6 psi that only put 360 hp and 519 ft.lb. according to Kenne Bell. It was fun to drive on the street. No traction from those Goodyears RSA tires.

[@fishstickparty]

Pre-1970 Mopar is dope.

[@williswhatchutalkinbout4367]

You can definitely spot the “new” muscle car fans from the old school ones here.

[@timsharpe3498]

I remember when Tony Christian was racing Pro Stock. Very zany fellow.

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

The cudas/challengers and b body cars traditionally have gotten all of the attention and could get dusters/demons pretty cheap, but are now starting to gain in popularity and are seeing more builds. The 340s are great motors and way underrated. My second Mopar was a 70, although it was a 318 and are also good engines as well

[@curvs4me]

Guys got a helluva car. Super consistent power

[@xkobeplayz5396]

Never clicked so fast. Only because its a mopar build

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Look: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@pkranz937]

The LA 360 was offered from 1971 - 1992. The Magnum 5.9 360 was offered from 1993 - 2003. There were quite a few different 340/360 heads. The only ones worth a damn were the 1989-92 308 castings, and '93 and up Magnums. The '89 and up 360/5.9 engines also have hydraulic roller lifters and cams. Carbs were the 2280 Holley 2bl, the Carter TQ, and QJet from '85-89. The last use of the 360 in passenger cars was 1980, with the E57 in the New Yorker, and the E58 in R and F body police models, and J body. The popular M body was not available with the A38 police package until 1981, so those cars were never available with the E58 from the factory. Anyone looking to build an LA would be wise to build a 5.9 Magnum, as those engines had a plethora of updates, and with full aftermarket support via Mopar, they offer the best value. It would also be very wise to compare the cost of building the older LA/Magnum 360, versus finding a low mile/low dollar 3G Hemi. Many boneyards offer assemblies, complete with harness, ECM, pedal, etc for very good prices.

[@Ecosse57]

the magnum 5.9 is still an la but you accurately point out the evolution.

[@adamtrombino106]

@@DontCryAboutIt The 340s used a 3.31 vs 360's 3.58 stroke, so it tended to wind up a bit quicker. The key to 340s were the better flowing heads with higher rated valve springs and large carbs, 800cfm from the factory. Compression ratios for 340s (68-71) are 10.5 to 1, but only 8.8 at best for 360s. They also had better stock exhaust manifolds, recurved distributors and more cam than the 360s did in stock form.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@Ecosse57 magnums are not la's.

[@tomschweikert9537]

glad to see tony!!! LOVE TRI 5 S

[@stevensalinas3787]

That 255 hp is with a choked up two barrel and stock cast manifolds. Gotta love them mopars 💪

[@BuzzLOLOL]

The stock 255 netHP prolly about equal to their hopped up 314 grossHP... from an engine with a 400 HP cam used...

[@jnljnl8485]

It literaly takes an hour to open up the intake ports where the pushrods close them up . its worth big power on small block dodge heads.

[@AtZero138]

Amen.. Dodge Dart Daily driver.. still stock 318 swap from slant6.. Everyday and Everywhere.. since I use my Car for work and life, was gonna find some replacement heads do the grinding and swap them and get right back to work..

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Yep: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

id worry more about the bowl blending.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 - Gotta get the air TO the bowl...

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@BuzzLOLOL the pushrod pinch really isn't that bad. The magnums pushrod bulges are worse than the LA smog heads, yet they support more hp.

[@joshmartinak4315]

Bringing back the loyd christmas haircut?

[@markwhitton8230]

I put a modified, 500 hp 440 from a 67 Chrysler in my 74 Gold Duster. Added a 8 and three quarters 391 rear end with a 2500 stall. Was a real sleeper with all original graphics with black vinyl top.

[@DrMurdercock]

Cherry Bomb making modern stuff? Hell yeah. Growing up first thing I always did was go buy a cherry bomb glass pack an have it welded up.

[@brettjohnson8009]

When building a 360 look for a 71 to 73 block as they have the same water jacket as the 340, ie thicker cylinder walls, all after that were the lightweight blocks with thinner cylinder walls

[@donellmuniz590]

71 to 73 also supposedly had thicker bulkheads at the bottom end of the blocks. So did 72-73 400s.

[@korn111685]

All these episodes are from back in the day.

[@JordanTheMinecrafter]

I have a 1979 New Yorker with a 360. Love it! Sounds mean. I'm running no muffler 😜 It's a fun 2nd car for a high school kid.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Actually mean: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@johnbehneman1546]

A Totally Awesome Build

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

Magnum 360🇺🇸🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@sonsofliberty3081]

Tell Tony he'd be better off if he stuck a mopar in that thing. Lol

[@RGD1982]

Damn good engines I got the original 360 in my 01 ram it's been a work horse all its life and still going strong with 300,000 miles on it

[@trizkial7592]

Not the most efficient stock engine but damn reliable

[@BuzzLOLOL]

I think your '01 would have the Magnum engine...

[@tonichecavalari5956]

I have a crate 360 ci in my 67 Dart. can't wait till this spring to get her running again . l'm thinking of putting an HEI distributor in it ' yee hee !

[@markg7030]

So let's see......they built the 360 with the small valve "emissions era" heads. It should have been easy to get 375 h.p. instead of 314 h.p.

[@williamarnett9064]

Yeah, wimpy built. They seem to always under build the power on their engines, every one. This engine should making 50+ more horses. I dont know what they are doing wrong, but a lot.

[@romper4444]

They are trying to show what u get with a "stock refresh" style rebuild. No performance parts type thing. The 315 "semi"-gross i guess u could call it hp they are showing here is right on par with the factory 255 net hp rating. Didnt u hear him, he said we still got the performance build to do yet.

[@GmanFTW]

One word; compression. Stock 360's (early LA ones anyway, not magnum) had pretty weak compression. The pistons they used look like the sealed power 405's which have a compression height of 1.576 inches, and add to that the later stock heads with a 72cc combustion chamber. If you do the math and factor in the dish of the piston (8.8cc) and the head gasket volume (~10cc) and the compression works out to just 7.5 to 1. On top of that they chose a pretty low duration camshaft, so it was destined to make the peak power it did. IMO the best way to wake up any of the stock LA engines is a taller piston to bring the compression up.

[@johnjacobsen2736]

low compression is WAY more practical.. You can load in tons of advance timing which makes an engine much punchier and responsive and "streetable" i.e. way funner to drive. And, it can run on today's garbage gas.

[@barthoharmse112]

Aftermarket Mopar small block heads are stupid expensive, it would've increased the budget by half.

[@Packinheat1175]

Those rims should be illegal on that beautiful car.

[@MaximRecoil]

Yes, but calling wheels "rims" should be illegal too. A rim is a component of some types of wheels. For example, a stock wheel from a Ford Model A consisted of a hub, spokes, and a rim. The Duster in this video had one-piece wheels (no separate rim).

[@SantiagoMAXIMOleon]

MaximRecoil got it Maxi

[@jhonstone1286]

Wow best mechanic I ever see. Before

[@markskonecki2050]

I had a lot of mopar 360s that engine can take a beating and just keep going.

[@thorlarsen9770]

Your cam specs. Are close to the stock hipo 340 cam.. so it's a stock rebuild... Next build up throw some lift at it something. 520 to .560 lift then we'll see some higher horsepower and torque numbers.

[@adamtrombino106]

That's the typical low cost Summit/Jegs rebuild cam spec... and it's a Chevy grind. No kidding! The upgraded Purple Shaft from Mopar has just a tad less intake lift but more exhaust, revised duration, and better power range than the OE 340 did. Works exceptionally well in lower compression low stall auto 318s and 360s. Runs your power brakes, cruise control and a/c all day with a smooth idle, but nice lower end torque and good passing power.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Or just go more like: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@adamtrombino106 purple shaft cams are old garbage 70s tech that should be avoided.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

I wouldn’t dare even drive it with those rims, winning at shows? Right. Not the shows I wanna attend

[@JerkVegas86]

Lol

[@metalmopars]

Yep, those rims are pretty nasty look'n.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

ok boomer.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 stock appearing vehicles are my favorite

[@jimclarke1108]

Interesting show

[@AllAmericanBeaner68]

I have a '74 360 magnum that I am looking to beef up here soon, hope to see a part two for this build! Regardless you have a new subscriber.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Along these lines: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

5.9 magnum head swap, hands down. the old LA lumps just arent worth it.

[@uppitywhiteman6797]

The guys that respond to this video. Sound like a bunch of preachers talking about the correct way to get to heaven. LOL

[@donaldpowers5557]

It's easy just obey Christ then you wont go to those preachers Jeremiah 23

[@uppitywhiteman6797]

@@donaldpowers5557 These replies are like a scattered flock of different ideas to get to the same place. Horsepower!

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

well, unlike god, the tips and tricks actually exist and work.

[@hishok3332]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 the only trick as you think they actually did something they just assembled a stock motor with a RV cam most of their budget was on a stupid flashy shit water pump March pulley set the valve covers that overpriced intake manifold and the carburetor is going to be over $1000 just for flashy bullshit

[@anthonyarnold906]

Have this motor in my 72 Dodge Dart. The heads I have for my motor at J castings heads

[@AtZero138]

68 Dart Daily driver.. I say Hello and Mopar A body to you Sir.. and just in case you haven't yet, Watch Uncle Tony's Garage the Mopar working class Jesus.. Peace bro..

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Think like this: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@glinester]

Built a 360 for my 67 Barracuda some time back. Light performance build, with a holly 650, .500 inch lift and 294 duration cam. #.23 gears street tires stock exhaust manifolds and and a ld4b intake. Ran 14 second flat 1/4 mile at 97 mph. Was desperate for a set of 3.90 gears so I cold run well into the 13s. Oh yea, it cost me $800 to build it, of course I did the machine work including the boring and porting the heads.

[@user-yj4ld9mg2b]

Yes, I'd like to go to the drag strip. Even if my seats are up high i can still hear the beautiful noise. Probably still feel it too.

[@thorlarsen9770]

How come on your mopar builds your afraid to put in a cam with some serious lift (over .550 lift)???

[@davidstinson5095]

To cheap to swap out valve springs and keepers

[@HowardJrFord]

@westbender 820 The goal was a budget of 2500 bucks.

[@ufarkingicehole]

@@HowardJrFord they could have made it work

[@BuzzLOLOL]

A .550 lift cam wouldn't make power under 5,000 RPMs... the 218/218 duration cam they used was good to 400-425 HP with better other parts... www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@jamesbetts3371]

because that would make this engine actually run well. Look at who sponsers the show its not Dodge. SOS from years ago with Nascar if you can't beat them outlaw them from competing-

[@kunu98]

Couldn’t you take the more modern 360, that came in the 2nd gen pick up trucks, modify the insides and shove it in a muscle car? Curious how much power that’ll make

[@AtZero138]

The newer 360 fits No worries, and can be had with old school Manifold built to fit it, and bolt up the 70 and up timing cover and water pump.. Magnum swap stock roller rocker.. peace

[@Impactjunky]

@@AtZero138 Roller lifters not roller rockers

[@Impactjunky]

@kunu98 They bolt right up to the old school mounts and transmission with minimal modifications and make about 400 HP 450 TQ if you ditch the stock junk EFI and upgrade to a 4 barrel carb. and good cam and headers. I have a 94 5.9 magnum in my 68 Roadrunner clone with an air gap intake, Holley 600, Hooker headers and a Hughes Engines cam and valve spring kit. A tech at Hughes told me the combo should be good for about 400-420 HP depending on my cylinder wear. You can see how the car runs on my c h a n n e l

[@AtZero138]

@@Impactjunky Correct.. Thanks Buddy.. Mopar Everyday and Everywhere..

[@Impactjunky]

@@AtZero138 No worries dude, easy to confuse the two. My dad made the same mixup just the other day when talking about the Magnum. Planning to upgrade to roller rockers soon though, wanted to use the roller rockers from my 273 when I did the swap but the old school small block Mopars had shaft mounted rockers and the Magnums are mounted individually on pedestals like a Chevy motor.

[@matthewmajcher7180]

My pap has a 71 fury 2dr hardtop. Beautiful boat of a car and rides like a dream. Has the 360 with only a 2bbl carb. For an "economy" engine, that thing has some serious zip. I can't wait to yank the 360 out one day, freshen it up and make some real power with it.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Likea so: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@larryhutchens7593]

Valve train oils from both the #2 & #4 cam journals. # 2 oils one bank while #4 oils the other.

[@devinweber9049]

2500 and 314 hp ,they need to learn more

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

Stock smog heads with 1.88 intake valves isn't going to get them much more than that.

[@camgnilpe9300]

WEBER THE KNOW IT ALL! FUCK OF DUMB FUCK !

[@scottchapell31]

They can make more that was just a little more than stock rebuild

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Correct: www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

is it just me or does "Joe" frequently visit the fountain of youth? it seems like he hasn't aged in the past 20 some odd years.

[@chaoszombie9995]

Joe honestly surprises me.. he’s so.. YOUNG

[@donellmuniz590]

Spackle. Or bondo. 🤣

[@renehernandez7584]

Back at it again... Yes!!!!

[@chrisgleis2821]

I like that Christensen feller.

[@olderthanyoucali8512]

They called it "the hemi of the smallblocks"?, who are "they"?, I've never heard or read anyone referring to them this way.

[@markg7030]

You are 100% correct! Sounds like they just made up this B.S. for the show.

[@johnkendall6962]

I'm a gear head from when the 340 was new. I have heard giant killer more than once but Hemi of small blocks ,,No. Ps until the Magnums came out I think only the 68 to early 72 340s came with the 2.02 intake valve. No 360 did and until the end of 340 production in 1973 the 360 was only a 2 barrel engine used because cars were heavier and HP was down.

[@d1bigshifter737]

Here in Detroit they were referred to as Baby Hemi .

[@BuzzLOLOL]

That was the earlier polysphere small blocks... www.hotrod.com/articles/318-small-block-build

[@13coyote13]

@@BuzzLOLOL The Poly was called the semi hemi.

[@jeremiahcosta5830]

so a cam, intake, carb, and some headers is a build now.

[@Ecosse57]

no, they did in fact build a motor. the tip off was when they installed and assembled parts to a bare block. not to mention this is the basis for upgrades as they always do.

[@jordanwiley4582]

You just watched them assemble the entire engine.

[@thorlarsen9770]

Tiny cam...the specs are real close to the hi-po 340 cam

[@jeremiahcosta5830]

@@Ecosse57 you are mistaking the meaning of "build" yes they did build a pretty much stock engine. a build in the car world would be something custom like forged bottom end, heads and a turbo. cant really call it a build if its mostly stock with some bolt on's.

[@thomasshirley5046]

For 2,500.00 bucks poor man like me rebuild on a budget not 2 shabby

[@peteleadlove9215]

My 74 Dodge Power Wagon had a 360 in it awesome engine

[@kennethporst4359]

Man I need to I stall this intake manifold and cam setup but with original efi setup cuz dang that's perfect dyno sheet goals

[@themanic6575]

Have a 360 block sitting in my garage that needs rebuilt but a low mileage 5.7 hemi is still cheaper 🤔

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

uhhhh.....not where i live. also, valve droppers, cam eaters, etc....

[@themanic6575]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 a low mile 5.7 hemi in the midwest is $1,900. Combined with the fact that I will drive the vehicle less than 1,000 miles a year so im really not concerned with dropped valves etc. associated with high mileage hemis

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@themanic6575 im not paying 1900 bucks for a used engine that has known problems. i built my big block mopar for 800 bucks.

[@themanic6575]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 You might have built your big block in the 1980s for $800 😅 the budget build for the 360 in this video was $2,500. And I also want port fuel injection and hydraulic rollers which the hemi already has. To do that in a 440 is $$$$

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@themanic6575 nope. built it in 2012 for $800.

[@Murdertruckmafia]

That’s a turd of a cam

[@Hot80s]

exactly! anybody would have installed at least a 280d 480 lift all day long, even summit has one dirt cheap

[@ronsmith7739]

Yea, it's always Mopars on a budget while Chittys go all out!!!!

[@TejasToolMan]

17:01 a bottle or 2 of rubbing alcohol does the trick, used it in boat fuel tanks for 25 years

[@jamescopeland8813]

"Budget Build"? More like stock rebuild. What's the point?

[@ReallyRyan.]

To build the engine for cheap. Honestly, what did you expect? For them to use expensive race-engineered parts or second-hand garbage? They did fine, found all new parts and did so without spending a ton of money. Apparently, the concept of a budget build is lost on you.

[@jamescopeland8813]

@@ReallyRyan. - no... the concept of a budget build is not "lost on [me]". A true "budget build" would've included some performance hand work, such as porting and polishing, etc... this is little more than stock, with an RV cam. That's too close to stock, to drop the "re" of of "REbuild".

[@youngmopartruck3462]

That is the point #stockpower over whats chevys stock power for similar 5.7 ill wait

[@jamescopeland8813]

@@youngmopartruck3462 - if you're benchmarking "stock power", just call it a "stock Rebuild". Pretty simple, if you ask me. Nobody was butthurt enough to bring up Chevy 'til you... so there's that. Furthermore, I can guarantee... for the price of this stock rebuild, I could make a Chevy turn more ponies. As a matter of fact, for the price of a couple sanding drums, anybody who knows anything about engines could've gotten another 20 horsepower and better throttle response out of this engine. Real engine builds (not REbuilds) don't end with a catalog order and some jet/timing changes. For God's sake, cheap crate motors get more massage work.

[@youngmopartruck3462]

I was simply stating a fact no argument here

[@arthurdombroskie3083]

Sounds like a solid lifter cam..

[@chloehennessey6813]

Dads got about eight 340s in crates in the storage house. They’re short blocks and beautiful. Not even sure why he has them in there.

[@Autojones]

Good thing they rigged this build with low compression and a small cam like they do with Ford builds, If they built it with normal compression and a good cam the Chevrolet faithful would be soak-in their cry-in towels when they saw how much power a 360 can really produce.

[@AtZero138]

Let me Know Brother.. 68 Dodge Dart Daily driver.. Everyday and Everywhere.. 318 and slant6.. yes one is hers and mine is fast.. haha

[@thorlarsen9770]

These guy's think 300 h.p. is fast...just for starters and put some compression at least 10.5.1 to 11.5.1 and do an E85 build. E85 is equivalent to 105 octane and engines run 20° degrees cooler. It's a win win all the way around and a cam with a min lift of .520 (see some horsepower numbers) some tuning required.

[@mcm95403]

Once again you shoot the Mopar in the foot. A GOOD cam would have been the same price and made MUCH BETTER power. When I built my 360 for my Aspen R/T I used an effectively stock engine that I did a ring and bearing job on, a .480 lift 230 @ .050 107 lobe separation cam with a Weiand 8009. The car ran very hard and was totally streetable. But a build like that here would (as usual) embarass the Fords and GM's, so us Mopar guys get shit on just like has always happened for the last 40 years.

[@svthonda4236]

mcm95403 I got a 77 aspen rt with a 318, i got a 70s 360 I’m going to build and put into it some day, and it’s not only going to have 300hp like this one, it’s going to have much more because i want people to know what mopars can do

[@camgnilpe9300]

FUCKING DRY YOUR EYES 95403!

[@mcm95403]

@@camgnilpe9300 HAHAHAHAHA

[@TotallyNoCat]

360's are bulletproof

[@lawrencefoster2120]

Wow , the nicest looking Duster I've ever seen.