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Can a 360 magnum run on a 318 magnum computer?

Can a 360 magnum run on a 318 magnum computer?

The 360 ECM will work on the 318 provided you are using a ECM from the same generation. Now in terms of performance you will have a benefit because of the fuel map and the cam that is in the 5.9L, the 5.2L cam is better in terms of lift but the 5.9L has better duration.

Is the 318 Magnum a good engine?

The Good And The BadIn terms of durability, the Mopar 318 is robust. The bottom end of most 318 engines used a cast-iron crankshaft, and though these are not as desirable as a forged crank, the cast-iron piece has proven to be very reliable.

How much horsepower does a Dodge 318 have?

230 hp
The 318 (5.2 Liter V-8) The power ratings of the new LA-series 318 were exactly the same as those for the old polyspherical-head design, 230 hp and 340 lb-ft.

What size motor is a 5.9 liter Dodge?

The 5.9 Magnum is a naturally aspirated 5.9L V8 engine that was produced by Chrysler from 1992 up until 2003. With 360 cubic inches of displacement, the engine is also commonly referred to as the 360 Magnum.

How much horsepower can a 318 magnum make?

Suffice to say that the stars were aligned for the 318, and all the design specifications come together to produce an engine with excellent power potential for its size. A street-worthy 318 can easily make 400 horsepower, about what a lot of street 360s put out.

How much power can a stock 5.9 Magnum handle?

Magnum 5.9 engines commonly carried a rating of 245 horsepower, with the tiny factory hydraulic roller camshafts delivering a hair over . 400-inch lift.

Is a Dodge 360 a big block?

Affordable Small-Block Mopar Power The Mopar 360 is the easiest and cheapest way to build a fast small-block Mopar. It makes more power than the 318 and it’s a lot cheaper to build than a 340.

How much horsepower can you get out of a Magnum 360?

The 360ci (5.9L) Magnum had a rated output between 230 and 250 hp. Nevertheless, engineers underestimated its role as a hard-working truck engine, and its thin-deck cylinder heads often had problems with cracking and warping—especially when run on low-octane fuel.

How do I know if I have a 318 or 360 converter?

Check both the 318 converter and the 360 converter. Look on the face of the converter that bolts to the flex plate. If you see a couple of small weights welded to the face of the converter out close to the ring gear on the converter on both engines, you can interchange converters.

Is there such a thing as a Magnum 360?

There are plenty of these Magnum 360s around. Even a Mangum 318 (5.2L for you metric types) found in Dakotas, Durangos and Grand Cherokee would be a vast improvment over the LA model 318 that is stock in a M880. I know the heads are totally different and along with many other things, but from I understanding, it should be a bolt it.

What is the difference between a 318 engine and 360 engine?

The 318 is an internally balanced engine verses the 360 being an external balanced engine. Both engines will have a 727 Torque Flight transmission. The flex plate/flywheel is a separate part.

Will a 318 exhaust fit on a 360?

Make sure the 318 exhaust manifolds are properly sized and matched for the 360 heads (or better yet see if you can re-use the 360 manifolds if at all possible). Of course the 360 will need a bigger carb (or at least some serious re-jetting of the old one assuming it’s big enough). I would recommend at least 550CFM for that 360 to help it breathe.