Adding some pep to a 360?

jeep360 · 08-04-2008, 04:23 PM

I am am about to rebuild the motor in my 98 jeep and need some suggestions on what to do to add some serious power? I want to stay away from nitrous but i want something that will hold its own at the strip. Everyone tells me that head work does wonders for the 360, any suggestions?

Doc · 08-05-2008, 03:11 AM

Very simple ... a 4" cast crank and a set of Eddy heads !

78D200 · 08-15-2008, 05:39 PM

when i worked at a jeep dealership a few years back, a guy came in with a 98 GC limited. he bored and stroked it and let me tell you, that thing was nasty. you want serious power, look into that... and a good tranny to back it up.

jeep360 · 08-15-2008, 09:49 PM

yeah, i have heard the bored and stroked idea several times but i am in college and on a bit of a budget so i am looking for a somewhat cheaper option.

78D200 · 08-15-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jeep360

yeah, i have heard the bored and stroked idea several times but i am in college and on a bit of a budget so i am looking for a somewhat cheaper option.

there are manifolds, injectors, air intakes, and exhausts out there that you can choose from. it all depends on how much HP and torque your gunning for. however you build you motor, make sure that your tranny, t-case, axles and tires can handlt it. its not just one part of the drivetrain that you have to worry about. you have to make sure that its all going to work together. look into posi units front and rear. that will help you out.

Doc · 08-15-2008, 10:42 PM

Why don't you consider a plate Nitrous system?

78D200 · 08-16-2008, 05:30 AM

supercharger?

helomechs · 09-01-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jeep360

I am am about to rebuild the motor in my 98 jeep and need some suggestions on what to do to add some serious power? I want to stay away from nitrous but i want something that will hold its own at the strip. Everyone tells me that head work does wonders for the 360, any suggestions?

got stroker kit form mancini, internal balance diamond piston etc, edelbrock heads flowed like crap out of box very inconsistent. but still better than stock. port work made them nicer, crane retrofit roller cam, 11.3:1 comp super victor intake speed demon 850dp. made 385bhp approx 407tq at wheels on dyno. then found intake milling wrong. it was sucking oil out of the valley with air on all 8 cyclinders. currently fixing that. so expecting it to rock pretty good when its all buttoned up. runs great on pump gas, hp get up there about 3000rpm and stays really straight across all the way to 5250 then falls. nice looking power band. only get about 5mpg though

if you do go with edelbrock heads. get them bare and buy some quality valves like manley race flo or severe duty. you'll be glad you did. wish i had to begin with. i have to now.

Doc · 09-01-2008, 08:31 PM

Hey helo ... this guy has a "hamburger" budget ... and you suggest a "prime-rib" recipe ?? ...... !!

08-04-2008, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeep360 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Windsor, NC Posts: 2	Adding some pep to a 360? I am am about to rebuild the motor in my 98 jeep and need some suggestions on what to do to add some serious power? I want to stay away from nitrous but i want something that will hold its own at the strip. Everyone tells me that head work does wonders for the 360, any suggestions?

08-15-2008, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
78D200 Ph.D in wheelinology Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 449	when i worked at a jeep dealership a few years back, a guy came in with a 98 GC limited. he bored and stroked it and let me tell you, that thing was nasty. you want serious power, look into that... and a good tranny to back it up. __________________ Tim and Heather 1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60(detroit)/14B(spool), SOA, inboard rear 64" springs, 38.5 thornbirds jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/

08-16-2008, 05:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
78D200 Ph.D in wheelinology Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 449	supercharger? __________________ Tim and Heather 1974 J10 - getting built up some more. built 360, built TH400, D300, D60(detroit)/14B(spool), SOA, inboard rear 64" springs, 38.5 thornbirds jeep pics - http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s63/jeeping1974/J10/

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Doc MasterDebater Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nw lower Meeeechigan Posts: 673	Very simple ... a 4" cast crank and a set of Eddy heads !

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jeep360 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Windsor, NC Posts: 2	yeah, i have heard the bored and stroked idea several times but i am in college and on a bit of a budget so i am looking for a somewhat cheaper option.

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Doc MasterDebater Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nw lower Meeeechigan Posts: 673	Why don't you consider a plate Nitrous system?

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Doc MasterDebater Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nw lower Meeeechigan Posts: 673	Hey helo ... this guy has a "hamburger" budget ... and you suggest a "prime-rib" recipe ?? ...... !!