Needing advice on a swap. Ive found a 360 magnum engine with the trans it came with, would the engine and trans work or would i have to find an engine and a different trans for my 70 b body that came with a 318?
Yes, I will be a bolt in except the drivers engine mount. Ether space it out with washers or get a 340/360 mount.
Also if it will work how about engine wiring harness ect i would like to get everything i can if it can be used. Thanks in advance guys.
Which engine harness?
The F.I. I haven’t tried and is slightly over my head. I’m sure I can do it but never tried it. I’m just not 100% on everything that needs to be done.
For carb applications;
Your OE harness will work nearly perfect except for a few minor alterations. Starting with the Alternator, to the Magnum alternator will have to be modified. Just connect the two wires as you see fit I used spade connectors and just plugged it in.
The water temp wire MAY need to be lengthened. “MAY”
This depends also on what intake manifold you use and where the water temp sensor is placed. I had to relocate the water temp sensor on a Edelbrock RPM where I can laced it in the center of the front of the intake just behind the water neck.
Your driveshaft MAY need a new 727 home and be shortened since most 318’s were backed by a 904.
Take note of the Magnums trans to see if it has the proper mounting points for the old shifter. If not, Lokar (or similar cables) are an easy installation.
Exhaust manifold can exit at the wrong point and/or angle. Swapping manifolds should be easy enough but not a guarantee.
I used headers from Hooker. There 1-3/4 Super comps into a 2-1/2 pipe exhaust. The Hookers fit excellent!
