It
will fit no problem
. The 318 is an internally balanced engine verses the 360 being an external balanced engine. Both engines will have a 727 Torque Flight transmission.
What transmission goes with a Dodge 360?
Monster Powertrain Package – 360 Dodge 5.9L Engine – Rated at 290Hp / 385tq with
TF8/727 Transmission
.
Is a Dodge 318 and 360 the same block?
Nope, not the same
. Bore size 318 is 3.91. Bore size 360 is 4.00. Crank is different as well.
Will a 318 flywheel fit a 360?
You can NOT use the 318 flywheel though,
you MUST get one for the 360
. (yes, externally balanced.) May want to transfer over the sensors from the 318 though, not sure about changes from year to year….. Yep the 360 will bolt right up, same bolts, same mounts and holes.
How do you tell a 318 from a 360?
Another way is you could look at the harmonic balancer, if it is a skinny, flat one it is a 318, a 360 one
will be thicker and have a counter weight on the face
.
Are 5.2 and 5.9 transmissions the same?
There not interchangeable
. Other then that,it’s the same. Ask for the build sheet for the 5.2 and the 5.9 then you’ll know the difference.
How do I identify my Dodge transmission?
Transmission identification numbers are
stamped on the driver side of the case flange just above the oil pan gasket
(just below the TV lever). There will be a 9 digit part number, a space, a 4 digit build date, a space, and a 4 digit serial number.
How much HP can a 318 handle?
It can easily make
400 plus horsepower
and still has great street manners. If you’re building for fuel economy, the 318 beats the Mopar 340 and 360, hands down. The 318 was produced in three versions: polysphere, LA series, and Magnum.
What engine is better 318 or 360?
There’s no replacement for displacement
. All else being equal, a 360 being 13% larger will produce 13% more torque/power. In actual practice, a 360 will produce this and more over a 318.
What is the difference between a 318 and 340?
318`s were really not built around performance, most are lo-po 2 barrel engines while 340`s (
68-71
) came with 10.5 to 1 compression, windage trays, forged steel cranks, double roller timing chains, 2.02 intake valves, 3/4 cams, HD valve springs, and dual plane intakes.
Will a nv4500 bolt to a 360?
The transmission will bolt up
but your NP203 transfer case will not, and the ’93 360 flywheel uses a different balance than the older LA 360s.
Is a 360 internally balanced?
All 360’s are
externally balanced
. The newer Magnum 360 are also externally balanced, but take a little less external weight because of lighter internal components. All 318’s are internal. Forged crank 340’s are internally balanced.
Is the Dodge 5.9 a good engine?
Dodge 5.9 Magnum Reliability
Overall the 5.9 Magnum
can be a reliable engine with proper maintenance and care
. Reliability reviews tend to be mixed, with a lot of people reporting no issues at all.
How much HP does a 5.9 Magnum have?
The Engine
Magnum 5.9 engines commonly carried a rating of
245 horsepower
, with the tiny factory hydraulic roller camshafts delivering a hair over .
How do I identify a 318 engine?
Displacement Identification
A quick examination of the 318 shows that the distributor is at the rear of the engine, next to the firewall.
Stamped on a pad on the left front area of the engine block under the left cylinder head
is “318” to identify its cubic inch displacement.
Will a 46RE replace a 44RE transmission?
If you have a blown 44RE and plan on putting a new trans in I would
definitely recommend putting the 46RE in there instead
. It has better internals and a beefier torque converter. I found a few threads with people saying that the 46RE tq doesnt bolt up to the 5.2L and that is completely incorrect.
