Hey I'm new here! I bought a $500 1979 new yorker last year for the Gambler 500 rally but I fell in love with the car and want to keep it. It's a 360 with a 727. I joined this forum seeking help for my engine since I wore a cam flat and I'm told I new a new engine. How hard is it to swap motors between years? I know they discontinued the 440 in 1978, but if I could find one, would it be relatively easy to bolt it into my engine bay? I was hoping I'd run into a mopar guy who knew their ****. Cuz I don't. haha

Otherwise, what's a good recommendation? I got a beautiful old mopar with a straight body, frame and tranny. I don't want to scrap it. Also, I am 19. So I'm not gonna buy a hellephant crate motor.

Thanks, looking forward to yall's advice!

 

My recommendation is to replace with a 360, do the usual hot rod stuff and get 400 hp. When your skill level becomes better then think about a different engine swap.

What rear axle ratio do you have?

Look up Richard Holender 360 Dodge. Dyno video.

 

got to agree. you can make that 360 a serious thumper with some pretty standard mods and it'll slip right into place.

 

You sure the block isn't shot from those millions of microscopic chunks of cam swarf floating around in my oil all this time?

 

Thanks for the info. I believe I have the 8 1/4. You think my motor is good for a rebuild?