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swapping a 304 to a 360

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by offdapath, Jan 23, 2006.

  1. offdapath

    offdapath New Member

    I have a 72 CJ5 with a 304 and a t15 trans. The motor runs ok but I can get a 360 out of a 77 ramcharger that runs awesome for free. Do 360's bolt right up? Pro's, Con's?
     
    offdapath, Jan 23, 2006
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    The Dodge 360 is a totally different engine from the AMC 360 - nothing is interchangeable.
     
    timgr, Jan 23, 2006
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  3. offdapath

    offdapath New Member

    that answers that. Thanx.
     
    offdapath, Jan 23, 2006
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  4. 2SERIUS

    2SERIUS New Member

    I'd keep the 304. They are getting rare. You can get a fair amount of power out of them with an intake, carb, cam, header setup. Only drawback is parts are higher, about 1.5 times a comparable Chevy 350 part cost. I've found it easier to find a replacement AMC 360 than a 304. You could go for an AMC 401, but they are hard to find also, and you might begin to stress the T-15.
     
    2SERIUS, Jan 24, 2006
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  5. spud

    spud Nope..it's not finished!

    I have a 360 long block I'll let go of if yur interested.
     
    spud, Jan 24, 2006
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