Oh my I didn't expect a welcome party like this!!
Thanks for all the great suggestions. Lots to think about. I'll give a little more context into the project.
I recently (3 years ago) swapped a 5.9 Magnum into my International Scout and mated it to a 727. I love it! it starts up every time, runs smooth, doesn't cut out at angles and is just much more pleasant to drive. I don't plan to ever sell it so the transplant was just for me. I've been daily driving it for the past 3 years or so. The improvements I wish I would have done:
1. OD, a 4.11 geared Scout is awesome, just not at hwy speeds. I like the gearing options mentioned above. Currently the Coronet will do ~75, I don't have a tac yet so not sure how fast we are spinning ... but I'd like it slower.
2. I want more power! The Magnum I used was machined and cleaned up but stock intake/headers/cam/FI system. That's why a Hemi. I imagine I can double my torque and HP while having a very street friendly engine....I plan on daily driving it.
So for the Coronet a few things:
1. I'm going to drive it, like a lot. I'd like to be able to drive it 9 hours or so to visit friends & family.
2. I like the existing 318, it got 14-19 mpg on the road trip home!! I couldn't believe it. Lets be honest, my fascination with a gen 3 Hemi has nothing to do with MPG!!
3. I have a 6.1 Hemi .... well my dad has a 6.1 Hemi long block he'd donate. I'd still need to dress and accessorize it.
4. I have an old 360 in the corner I could rebuild/beef up (probably much cheaper than a Hemi) and mate to the existing trans
5. I'd like to be able to move on from the car at some point so I think it needs to be somewhat appealing...As much as a 4 door can!! hahaha
6. I actually love the 4 door, it handles my family much better than a 2 door.
I'll create another post for this car... is a "garage" the appropriate place to do so?
Here is a picture of it at work today!
