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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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1969 dodge coronet Project car

Hello guys I currently own a 1969 dodge coronet 440 it came from factory with a 318 I don't have matching engine with the car so my next step is putting a 360 in it that can create 350hp to 375 I looked into trying to put a 440 but I will need to buy a lot of side parts that it was just to much I do have also ac components that I will be putting back on I know it wont make it look nice but im trying to get decent horsepower and daily driving I come here to see if u guys can help me what to buy to create that power what heads what engine year is it okay if its from a van car? and what heads I found a 360 from a dodge van year its 1982 but I don't know if I should go for it or let it go they want 325$ complete engine and 110$ for the block can u guys help me out :] and here are some pictures of my car I took off everything from it because I will also be working on the body as well


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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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You should be able to pick up a 360 in need of a rebuild for $100 $350 for an unknown engine is too much. spend I little more and get a 360 Magnum motor-- Better heads & a roller cam
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Welcome aboard and go with the 360 magnum motor TVlynn mentioned.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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welcome to the forum,, i agree with bremereric
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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okay so any motor from 1972 to 87 from a van or truck is a magnum? do u guys know where to look for to see if its a magnum or not :[
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/3353080017.html


is this engine good? its a 2001 360 magnum
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Up to 91/92 would be an LA motor NOT a Magnum You need a 92 or newer. That motor in the link is only 1/2 a motor

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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Welcome to the forum..... Be sure to check out the Mopar of the Month contest.....
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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I will hit the junk yard then :] try to find a magnum
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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Looks like a good project.
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Welcome Nice looking project , keep us updated on your progress as we like pic's
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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I look at this video and I fall inlove with my car :[ ahhhh I hope u guys don't hate me if I don't keep it all original
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