i have a 1988 that is rust seized and would like to just replace the motor.. problem is i need to use the intake, distributor, and exaust manifolds from the 1988... anyone know what year motors i can use? i can get some used 1990s running engines cheap..

 

"I don't know" You have to be careful. There are the earlier flat tappet LA engines, the late 80's "roller blocks" and then the magnum head engines.

Here:

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/LA-V8-en...ead-swaps.html

 

 

why do you have to use the intake and exhaust manifolds is this motor emission controlled how did this block get seized with rust

 

the 360 is a marine application.. i need the use the intake, exaust manifold, cam, and distributor from the old motor. cam is due to the fact i need the motor to spin the opposite rotation. the motor is fresh water cooled (has green antifreeze) so i do not need marine head gaskets and freeze plugs. but from the info 440roadrunner gave me i opted to go with a 1987 360 out of a low mileage pickup.. thanks guys

 

Did you ever try and free up the old motor ? My family had a ski boat sat for years and motor froze 4 cyl chevy motor Ran fine afterwards

 

i tried to free it up with mystery oil.. no luck pulled heads... alot of rust.