LA Heads and Cam on a Magnum

Boneheadjoe · 08-22-2008, 08:39 PM

Hi, I am in the process of putting together my 360. Just got the block back from the shop, and I didn't realize that the block was a Magnum block. I already bought heads and a came for an LA block. I am wondering if it is possible to us this cam and these heads on the magnum block, or not. I know there are issues with oiling, and valve angle but I am not sure what those issues are and if there are ways around them or not. Thanks Joe

Doc · 08-22-2008, 10:20 PM

I think that there might be a PROB here. But I do not know furr sure. I have not done a whole lot of A engine work ... but plan on it in the future ... for my stroker-A engine in a rwd 5th Ave.

78D200 · 08-23-2008, 01:44 PM

the best way to fix this problem and to sell the heads and cam and get a set for a magnum motor. I pretty sure there is no way, OR a really expensive way of fixing it but you;d be better off selling what you have and getting a set for a magnum.

helomechs · 09-01-2008, 02:19 PM

dont think you can go that route, i have heard of mag heads and instake on la block but not vise versa. i dont think mag block is compatible with la cam cause lifter pockets are different right? and a diff angle, im not sure, and not a pro but i would get a la block. more choices out there for everything. slightly cheaper too.

08-22-2008, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boneheadjoe Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	LA Heads and Cam on a Magnum Hi, I am in the process of putting together my 360. Just got the block back from the shop, and I didn't realize that the block was a Magnum block. I already bought heads and a came for an LA block. I am wondering if it is possible to us this cam and these heads on the magnum block, or not. I know there are issues with oiling, and valve angle but I am not sure what those issues are and if there are ways around them or not. Thanks Joe

08-23-2008, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
78D200 Ph.D in wheelinology Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 447	the best way to fix this problem and to sell the heads and cam and get a set for a magnum motor. I pretty sure there is no way, OR a really expensive way of fixing it but you;d be better off selling what you have and getting a set for a magnum. __________________ 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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08-22-2008, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Doc MasterDebater Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nw lower Meeeechigan Posts: 673	I think that there might be a PROB here. But I do not know furr sure. I have not done a whole lot of A engine work ... but plan on it in the future ... for my stroker-A engine in a rwd 5th Ave.

09-01-2008, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
helomechs Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 22	dont think you can go that route, i have heard of mag heads and instake on la block but not vise versa. i dont think mag block is compatible with la cam cause lifter pockets are different right? and a diff angle, im not sure, and not a pro but i would get a la block. more choices out there for everything. slightly cheaper too.