Upgrade 318 to 360

[rsherer]

For the last month or so I've toyed with the idea of going and buying something that has way more power than needed, and decided I want to try and go with the 5.9L Magnum, as it should be perfect. I do have questions though...

What is the true difference between the 318 and the 360? Is this a simple different between a stoke and perhaps some parts being different? I am inclined to believe that that is not the case, as some searches on Google have shown there to be a bunch of differences than just using my existing 318 and "turning it into" a 360.

Will I need a new transmission? Can I use my existing transmission?

 

[CrAzYjObEs's_ram]

you can use the same transmission

 

[WhiteExpress]

You can use your existing transmission. The 1500 came with both motors and the same trans behind them. You will need a new flexplate, and a harmonic balancer for the 360.

I've never entirely unstood the difference between the two. It's more than just bore and stroke. However, a 360 is a better place to start playing. Bore it and stroke it to a 408, put some hot aluminum heads on it with a sweet bumpstick and have some fun!

 

[quadcab]

The difference is in the bore, stroke, and cam.

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[Johnn123]

I've heard the 360's use different heads compared to the 318's as well but I'm not sure if thats true or not. Other than that only differences I know are bore and stroke.