Thread: Truck 360 in a Dart?

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At one time I knew a little from those years. Note the keyword "little". You say '75. Many, many were also built with the 318 and likely some with the 340 I think even... I know the Ply Duster was. The 360 was one of the last varient of the old 273/318/340 A block. I 'm not sure what the truck 360 externals were. Likely no different.

Don't know if the cross member in the 75 Dart was different for the S-6 or not. If not, its a simple bolt in... factory 340 headers should even work I think. May also have to change the setting on the front torsion bars too (think the Dart still had T bar front suspensions in 75).

Dart Swinger with the Slt-6???? .... not real sure many of them were made. You may want to research that... possibility that it is a little rare. Most had the 318 or the 340 if my antique memory serves correctly (although, it may not). If it were me and if there is any rarety to it... I'd keep all the original parts and do "bolt in only" modifications to accept your 360...

If your 360 is warmed up any at all... it'l run like a scalled dog by the way, but your 6cyl drive lined rear pinion shaft and small U-joint yoke may not really like it much. If you get after it much... that 360 will likely eat the rear after a bit. Surprizing how much they will hold though... watch your driveline shock loading and it'll last longer.

I have the FI 360 in my 94 Dodge 3/4 ton with factory 4:10. Runs reasonbly strong for a 6,000 lb truck... but 195,000 miles and quite abit of 6-12,000 lb trailer miles (12-18k gross) have taken some of its edge. Still original (except WP and timing chain)... only a quart between oil changes yet. Hoping for 300k but will see.

Your '84, while it does not have the FI advatage... some minor aftermarket bolt ons for replacing the 80s vintage intake and carb, should really run out in a 3200 lb Dart. Nice combo.

OK you other Mopar gray hairs... help him out. We used to be able to talk this kinda thing in our sleep.

Have fun. Dave


Oh... to the V-12 comment person's post... I'd like to know more... maybe even build one... what other info you do have.