Compatabilty '84 W150 360-LA/A-727/208

Hillbilly Wheeling · 03-07-2007, 03:38 AM

Just got me a truck - Dodge W150 I believe its a 1984, 4x4 model. Its a 5.9L (360ci-LA), TF A727 automatic transmission, 208 TC. The rig is well rusted and has body damage. What I would like to do is buy a spare 360/727/208 and rebuild them, to keep the down time to a minimum, and easy swapping. For the engine, am I correct in thinking any 360 from 1971 onward is good. Or should I look to see if its a 360-LA. If I need to do that, how do I know the difference, or are all 360's the same off a truck/van regardless of whether its a 2wd or 4wd. I guess the same question goes for the 727 and 208 TC. Are there any compatability sites on the internet. I have done alot of surfing the web. And I can't really find what I am looking for, in terms of the parts. I guess I will keep searching for helpful forums like this one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Ramrod84' · 03-08-2007, 07:08 PM

Im pretty sure any 360 "pre-magnum" will suit your needs. There were no considerable emissions/computeraztion in 84 that are essential for operation. I yanked the stock intake carb and replaced w/650 4bbl holly and edelbrock intake and comleatly did away with the A.I.R. and E.G.R. Runs like a champ! Same w/the trans and tc. Year shouldn't be an issue, shop for pre-magnum era (Prior 94) parts.Let me know how you come out!

03-07-2007, 03:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hillbilly Wheeling Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Compatabilty '84 W150 360-LA/A-727/208 Just got me a truck - Dodge W150 I believe its a 1984, 4x4 model. Its a 5.9L (360ci-LA), TF A727 automatic transmission, 208 TC. The rig is well rusted and has body damage. What I would like to do is buy a spare 360/727/208 and rebuild them, to keep the down time to a minimum, and easy swapping. For the engine, am I correct in thinking any 360 from 1971 onward is good. Or should I look to see if its a 360-LA. If I need to do that, how do I know the difference, or are all 360's the same off a truck/van regardless of whether its a 2wd or 4wd. I guess the same question goes for the 727 and 208 TC. Are there any compatability sites on the internet. I have done alot of surfing the web. And I can't really find what I am looking for, in terms of the parts. I guess I will keep searching for helpful forums like this one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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03-08-2007, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ramrod84' Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waterford, Ohio. Currently living in Washington DC Posts: 8	Im pretty sure any 360 "pre-magnum" will suit your needs. There were no considerable emissions/computeraztion in 84 that are essential for operation. I yanked the stock intake carb and replaced w/650 4bbl holly and edelbrock intake and comleatly did away with the A.I.R. and E.G.R. Runs like a champ! Same w/the trans and tc. Year shouldn't be an issue, shop for pre-magnum era (Prior 94) parts.Let me know how you come out!