360 mopar is a beast when built

Very well explained, the logic makes monetary sense. You've saved money by not spending unnecessarily, yet still built some very powerful 360's.

360 magnum is one of the all time best badass pushrod engines. Smoke a hemi all day long for cheap.

I love the whole LA family....and the magnums....just missed getting a 98 magnum but I'll try again!

Man that ole 88 Dakota was a beast! I wish we were making vids back then, would have been fun to share that with the audience.

I like both, and both have their good points. Magnums are more common to find now for cheap.

I put a 87 la 318 in my 87 Dakota with a ax15 back in 2013. Been a strong dependable daily driver for 7 yrs . I’m gonna be swapping in a 94 magnum 360 with a 518 transmission from a 94 b350 van with 111,000 original miles . I can’t wait to see the difference 😁

I had a 1998 5.9 limited jeep grand cherokee i bought for 800$, it had 250k miles and ran solid for 2 years until I sold it. Definitely was one of the most reliable engines I've owned & driven

They're bulletproof. Love my 01 Ram 1500 5.9.

The 360 crate engine was advertised at 380 horsepower it was basically a stock engine with a bigger cam with a four barrel intake

Keep up the great work I’m building a 93 d150 with a 360

Just bought a magnum for $450 converting it to a carburetor and putting in my 81 d15 stepside

magnums also used moly rings, so the bores still have crosshatching even after 200k miles.

Haha love the comment “back then” try building a Mopar engine back in the 80’s like I did. There was nothing much for us from the after market companies. So much more now

I want to build my 360 out of my crewcab back with my polysphere heads and turbo it as I think that would be sweet. Doubt it will ever happen but a guy can dream. :-)

Buying a 318 magnum to swap into my 85 d150. Thanks for the info man

I'm currently building a 360 magnum for my Dodge D100. This technically a street truck I'd like to race when I have time. My 360 has stock heads and lower end but put in a set of Hughes magnum valve springs/ retainers, custom grind comp cams camshaft with 513 intake and 520 exhaust, edelbrock air gap intake, 750 Willys carb, chevy style HEI distributor, and a set of hedman headers. It is still hooked to the stock 904 trans, stock 8 1/4 axle with 3.21 gears but has a sure grip now. I currently just bought a 727 trans and a 8 3/4 axle with 3.23 sure grip but not sure when I will swap them. Not sure what it will run in the 1/4 or the 1/8 mile but should be way better than the old factory TBI 318.

I live right up the road in Panama City Florida it's nice to see somebody running a magnum motor

360's are alright but I'm a LA fan the 340 and it's little brother the 318 is my favorites I like the short stroke they have

I did a 360 magnum in my 79 Ramcharger back in 2011. M1, Hughes 208/214 cam, Tri-Y Thorley headers and a NV4500/Dana 300. 4.56s and 35s. Part time 83 axles. I kept the cam small because it gets driven long distance to go wheeling. San Diego to Moab and back several times, Baja and all over the southwest. I just picked up a 85 D150. It’s a /6 4spd currently, short bed. A magnum and T-56 is the plan. Maybe a Hemi but they are still expensive.

I just love MOPAR... MOPAR or no car!!

I Have a dodge 1990 d250 with the la 360 in it that looks exactly like the one in the thumbnail except the paint doesn't look nearly as good gut just hit 85k miles and she is still running like a champ. I would kill for one right off the factory line.

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I just purchased a intake(jegs brand) from jegs for the 360 Magnum for $205.00. damn good deal considering what else is out there. Converting my 96 ram Indy to carb and using a trans controller for the 46re trans. It's got a 2-4 drop from Belltech and a 4:10 gear. Going to do a similar build like big red with a 100 shot of nitrous as well. I've owned it since 2003 when I bought it with 60k miles. Now it has 98k and it's been well maintained. I had it in storage since 2008 and I just gotten her out recently. Gonna get her ready and put some muscle under the hood to to backup them racing strips.

I have a 98 ram 1500 4x4 with a nv3500 in it . It currently has a 318 in it but it’s blown up lost compression on 2 cylinders and is just a wore out pig . I’m debating on swapping a 360 in it and whatever 360 I get just refreshing up . I’ve heard the 360 is to much for a nv3500 but I have heard it will be just fine aswell. it’s just for daily drive ability. My trans has only been in the truck for 14 months and was brand new upon install . I feel confident it would be fine but the real question is new to me 318 or 360 and refresh a few things. Or just get heads and patch up my engine .

I have installed a 360 magnum inplace of a 318 LA with a 904 transmission. I am trying to use the magnum starter that came with the engine for better header clearance but having a issue with the starter not having enough clearance against the block. Wandering if you have seen this before.Any advice would be apreciated

Have you ever thought about building a 408 stroker? That is what I'm really wanting to do with my 85

I have a 97 Ram 5.2l. I was looking into rebuilding it and carb swap the injection. Can you help in providing info on parts and where to purchase?

I have a 87 ramcharger with a factory 360 that is on the down slope. I would like to get a magnum and eliminate all the belts for a factory serpentine. What would be a good year engine that I wouldn't have to change every thing in the world on to make it work? And is there a book or something that would have engine swap info? Thanks in advance and I appreciate your channel and you sharing your experiences.

I just brought home a BMW e30 chassis intending to swap a 5.9 from an 01 ram with only 40k miles that I can get for 500 but I'm having doubts. I want a manual transmission and can't seem to find an affordable option for it and if I end up going with a t56 or something. Know any options? I intend on keeping the engine stock since the e30 is so light, stock power levels are probably plenty for a fun street build. Also I want to use a standalone ECU but seems like carburetor is the way to go with these engines?

i think a mopar 360 magnum v8 in a late 60s plymouth valiant would be a great restomod! most bang for the practical buck!!

Can you do a video on that A-Body sitting behind you in this video? Is that a 5.9 Magnum in it ? What cold air intake is on that engine? I have a 74 Dart that i'm swapping a 5.9 Magnum into and want cold air intake....

I'm building a 360 for my 99 Dak RT under 400hp.. Do u recommend aftermarket aluminum or cast heads??? Thanks great vid!

I have a 99 Dakota rt looking for info on if the make a thumper cam for the magnum engines ?

Do you need help installing that flooring you have in your garage? Lol

How do you find 360 magnum heads in good shape without cracks?

I really need help where do I get the engine mount bracket I had a 318 in it what do I need

My mindset is la 360 bearings are gone magnum not so much so that's why I'm looking at a magnum swap no rebuild needed most likely just recap it and make sure heads aren't cracked

I have a 93 d 150 I have a sb 360 it's a 93-95 block I've got a cheaper intake on it by kmj assault performance I've tried every thermostat housing my local Autopart stores carry and even a jeggs order none of the bolt holes line up Im getting frustrated. Have you ever had any issues like this? Can I save my intake or do I need to just shelf this intake and go edelbrock?

Your in Tallahassee? I'm down the road in bristol

#5.9

What timing numbers are you running initial and advanced

You mentioned your "big red" runs 12's....I'm more then alittle suspicious these days when guys say their Magnums ( trucks) are running 12's. I've seen a few that do, but its ALOT more then just a few swaps, getting them there. My 2001 2WD short bed Magnum 360, has.... Edelbrock manifold, Edelbrock heads Fastman 52mm TB Gibson headers 32lb injectors Hughes 226/230 110LSA cam (.555"/.565") Stainless rockers, and rods 4:11 gears Hemifever tune Stage 2 RE46 trans with 2400 stall. and isn't anywhere near 12 seconds. Its my daily driver, and is reliable as hell, but, still not close to 12 seconds.... Like I said, I've seen a few Magnums running 12's, but all of those were supercharged. I'm ready to drop about $5000 on a charger, but the bottom end now should be done first. I wish we'd be able to actually SEE Magnums running 12's. ( trucks that is..plenty of cars running 12's with these..) Theres a few, but not many. I've even thought about going to 4:56 gears, but that pretty much makes sure it wont be a daily driver anymore. Oh and to keep on thread, 360 over 318 for me. I've had both, the 360 has been the better horse.

What radiator is in the valiant

Yeah it sucks the aftermarket side for Mopars is hardly anything it's all Chevy and Ford you can everything in anyway you want it but mopar is just this and that and that's it they brought the new trick flow heads out a few years ago and those are a sweet set of heads compared to stock or Edelbrock and those were the best heads we could get before Trick flow I hear there are supposed to be other heads coming out for the small block but who knows

Your Big Red combo is really good. Have you checked out Wallace Racing Calculators? If you use the ‘Compute ideal ET and MPH’ calculator and plug in your 104.9 mph it says you’re only about a tenth away from perfect at your 12.71. And a 20ish mph increase from 1/8th to 1/4 mile is right where it should be too. Stout little street friendly pickup there! (you already know this though) 👍

Have you checked out Hughes engines?

Wats your horsepower

Great engine better then the hemi engine that's forsure

Google low buck duster wins Bristol...my little brother...maggy for the win...once you go to a mag you won't go back....I promise.