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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:27 pm Post subject: Kits with a 318/360? |
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Maybe youse guys can help me out here. I have a Dodge Little Red Express to build for someone. Instructions (and just about ALL history of the vehicle) says it has a 360 Police engine.
The engine in the kit is the big block 400/440.
So as the title says, what kits should I look to for a nice MOPAR small block? _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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Bill J
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 393
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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It has been a long time since I messed with old Mopars but IIRC a 360 is the same block design as a 383. Slighly smaller than the 440 block. I found that there is a later SB 360 and I have no idea where to find a kit with one in it. Sorry.The 318 is a totally different engine. |
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:12 am Post subject: |
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318, 340 and 360 LA are all small block. 383 and up are the big blocks. Really what I need is a small block MOPAR. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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gks1964
Joined: 01 Feb 2020 Posts: 263
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:27 am Post subject: |
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AdamtheWayne wrote: | 318, 340 and 360 LA are all small block. 383 and up are the big blocks. Really what I need is a small block MOPAR. |
What about the block out of the PL Petty Charger kit? |
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:53 am Post subject: |
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gks1964 wrote: | AdamtheWayne wrote: | 318, 340 and 360 LA are all small block. 383 and up are the big blocks. Really what I need is a small block MOPAR. |
What about the block out of the PL Petty Charger kit? | NO! Just... NO! _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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MarkJ
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 1306
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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If you could find a cuda or challenger they might have 340"s in them. |
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Gerald sugested the Revell Dart and I have one... somewhere. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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Henryjint
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 1973 Location: NY State's Hudson Valley
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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If you have a Michaels or Hobby Lobby near by they both have the Revell Dart or AMT/MPC Duster kits ...and use a coupon! _________________ Forum member since 10/25/2010 |
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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I always use the coupon and thank you for the tips. Pretty sure I have the Duster here somewhere too.
This... pandemic (!!)along with feebay, have all but ruined me. I'm losing $ every day so I'm back to just building with pretty much whatever I have and $1 bottle of apple barrel paint. (Don't knock them! Shot through an AB and properly clear coated, they're just about as good as others. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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Les Mosher
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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The AMT 71 Duster has an excellent Mopar small block. Externally, the 318, 340, and 360 are all about the same as far as dimensions go. For a Police package, use the stock 4 barrel carb (original carb was a Carter Thermoquad) and for Police package only, semi-gloss black valve covers. Engine was painted Chrysler blue. Good luck!!! |
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Les Mosher wrote: | The AMT 71 Duster has an excellent Mopar small block. Externally, the 318, 340, and 360 are all about the same as far as dimensions go. For a Police package, use the stock 4 barrel carb (original carb was a Carter Thermoquad) and for Police package only, semi-gloss black valve covers. Engine was painted Chrysler blue. Good luck!!! | Thank you Les. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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I have found the Duster and I'm very happy with the engine. Thank you all for the help. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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