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OZman · 12-18-2001, 03:10 PM

hey, one of my vehicles is a 1985 dodge ram p/u. its got a 318 in it but wanna swap in a 360. will i be able to use the same tranny i have now or will i need a more heavy-duty one to handle the extra power? any replies are appreciated.

OZman · 12-18-2001, 03:13 PM

sorry, forgot this:

also, what t-case does it have in it and what kinda rear axle?

hy_desert_4wheeler · 12-18-2001, 04:14 PM

You can use the same tranny,however, you will need a new torque converter(automatic) or flywheel(manual) since the engines are balanced differently(internally for the 318 externally for the 360). Your transfercase is an NP208 and you have a 9 1/4 rear axle.

OZman · 12-19-2001, 04:19 PM

mkay, thanx man. later all

69 toylet · 12-21-2001, 12:21 AM

junk it and get a cummins 2500 HD.
just my 2 cents worth.

txs · 12-22-2001, 09:19 PM

OZman, if the 360 is not from a truck you'll need a pan the 318 oil pan will not fit the 360. Also one of the motor mount brackets is different, can't remember if it's the driver or right side.

OZman · 12-23-2001, 02:47 PM

it is a complete running engine with all mounts and everthing in s 1990 ramcharger.

Wolverine · 12-26-2001, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 69 toylet
junk it and get a cummins 2500 HD.
just my 2 cents worth.

i agree

OZman · 01-03-2002, 07:41 PM

i dont like diesels cuz they smell like shit and diesel is more expensive than gas.

nuclearlemon · 01-03-2002, 07:44 PM

hey newbie.

the diesel would be a sweet swap, but waaaaayyyyyy to expensive to do. good luck with your swap...i've got the same set up as you...i'll be rebuilding another 318 soon to take the place of the one that's in there now.

12-18-2001, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
OZman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8817 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 5	newbie here hey, one of my vehicles is a 1985 dodge ram p/u. its got a 318 in it but wanna swap in a 360. will i be able to use the same tranny i have now or will i need a more heavy-duty one to handle the extra power? any replies are appreciated. __________________ 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, fully loaded, 3.73's, 4.7L, tow package, up country, quadra trac II(NV 247 t case), 1985 dodge ram prospector, 318, character lines everywhere, factory lift with 31's

12-18-2001, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
OZman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8817 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 5	sorry, forgot this: also, what t-case does it have in it and what kinda rear axle? __________________ 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, fully loaded, 3.73's, 4.7L, tow package, up country, quadra trac II(NV 247 t case), 1985 dodge ram prospector, 318, character lines everywhere, factory lift with 31's

12-18-2001, 04:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
hy_desert_4wheeler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2790 Location: Stinnett Tx USA Posts: 1,629	You can use the same tranny,however, you will need a new torque converter(automatic) or flywheel(manual) since the engines are balanced differently(internally for the 318 externally for the 360). Your transfercase is an NP208 and you have a 9 1/4 rear axle. __________________ Russ hy_desert_4wheeler 46 Dodge WC15--67 M715--85 Jeep CJ10A--06 Dodge Ram2500Quad cab Cummins--94 Suburban--06 Ridgeline-

12-19-2001, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
OZman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8817 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 5	mkay, thanx man. later all __________________ 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, fully loaded, 3.73's, 4.7L, tow package, up country, quadra trac II(NV 247 t case), 1985 dodge ram prospector, 318, character lines everywhere, factory lift with 31's

12-21-2001, 12:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
69 toylet Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8884 Location: northern cal Posts: 6	junk it and get a cummins 2500 HD. just my 2 cents worth. __________________ so many sheep so little time.

12-22-2001, 09:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
txs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1846 Location: bf ind Posts: 276	OZman, if the 360 is not from a truck you'll need a pan the 318 oil pan will not fit the 360. Also one of the motor mount brackets is different, can't remember if it's the driver or right side.

12-23-2001, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
OZman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8817 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 5	it is a complete running engine with all mounts and everthing in s 1990 ramcharger. __________________ 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, fully loaded, 3.73's, 4.7L, tow package, up country, quadra trac II(NV 247 t case), 1985 dodge ram prospector, 318, character lines everywhere, factory lift with 31's

01-03-2002, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
OZman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8817 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 5	i dont like diesels cuz they smell like shit and diesel is more expensive than gas. __________________ 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, fully loaded, 3.73's, 4.7L, tow package, up country, quadra trac II(NV 247 t case), 1985 dodge ram prospector, 318, character lines everywhere, factory lift with 31's

01-03-2002, 07:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
nuclearlemon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1650 Location: communist city, colorado Posts: 1,829	hey newbie. the diesel would be a sweet swap, but waaaaayyyyyy to expensive to do. good luck with your swap...i've got the same set up as you...i'll be rebuilding another 318 soon to take the place of the one that's in there now. __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid sideways in a cloud of dust, flopping into the hole totally worn out, shouting ..."holy shit...what a ride!"

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