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Wrong. Absolutely not. The 360 torque convertor had a huge weight atttached to counterbalance the externally balanced 360 motor. The other LA motors are internally balanced, or "neutral" so any neutral balanced convertor (all aftermarket) will work. If you use a 360 convertor on a neutral balanced motor, you will immediantly know it as it will be out of balance and have a severe vibration at idle. If you are going to use an aftermarket convertor, you need to use a weighted flex late. B&M makes such a flexplate that basically has the 360 counterweight already attached so any neutral balanced convertor will work.
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What all do you have to do to swap 1998 Dodge 318 with a 1999 Dodge 360?
Engine, torque converter and PCM all have to match.
What is the difference between the torque converter on 318 and 360?
The 360 torque converter (TC) is externally balanced. You can (thought it isn't ideal) reuse the TC from the 360 on a 318, if it is in good condition, by removing the two welded on weights, for the external balance, on the engine side of the converter. Grind them off very smoothly. Paint and go. If you fail to grind the weights of smoothly and carefully, your engine will be out of balance. Also, be aware that the 360 TC and the 318 TC are typically setup for different stall speeds and this is often characterized by different diamter TC on the same flywheel plate w/ ring gear pressed on.
Can a dodge 360 converter work on a 318?
no a dodge 318 is internaly balanced and a dodge 360 is externaly balanced the converter, hermonic balancer and the flywheel are not enterchangeable
How is the 1995 dodge 360 magnum engine balanced?
Flywheel or torque converter.Flywheel or torque converter.
Will a 97 Dodge 318 trans work in a 97 Dodge 360 trans?
The transmissions should be the same, but the torque converters are different.The transmissions should be the same, but the torque converters are different.
Is the 318 and 360 the same firing order?
Yes , the Chrysler 318 , 340 , 360 have the same firing order
How is the Dodge 360 engine balanced?
Externally by the flywheel or torque converter.
Is the 1984 Chrysler 5th avenue compatible with the 1986 5th avenue motor components electrical brain box etc?
Absolutely as long as you're not swapping a 360 for a 318 or vica versa then the torque converter needs to be changed too.
Is a 1989 Dodge 318 engine block the same as a 360 engine block?
No.
Will a 360 fit easily into an engine compartment that used to have 318 for 1973 Dodge Dart?
Yes, all small blocks are interchangable in the A-body dart platform small blocks or LA engines are 273, 318, 340, 360cid engines are all SB, transmissions also interchange, same motor mount locations etc. Big blocks are 383, 400, 413, 426, 440. One difference you should be aware of is that a 360 engine is "externally" balanced. In other words, the rotating assembly (crank, rods & pistons) is balanced from the factory with counterweights on the harmonic balancer/damper and torque converter. A 318 is "neutral" balanced with no external counterweights. When doing this swap, you will need to use a 360-specific torque converter compatible with the existing trans., buy an aftermarket flexplate with the counterweight designed into it and allowing to use "neutral" torque converters or buy a weight kit and instructions from Mopar Performance. Magnum 360's have a different external balance. Also, starting in the late '70's, some transmissions started to use a "lock-up" torque converter, which will not work with older, conventional transmissions. To clarify a few points, the 273-318 and the 340-360 are dimensionally the same, but the 318 motor mount on the driver side needs to be shimmed about 1/2 inch on a 340/360 with washers to the rear of the rear ear as the mounting ears are closer on a 340/360 than on a 273/318. Also, some later Magnum motors have a completely different motor mount, 3 bolt holes, mid block toward the pan rail. Big blocks also include a very old 350 and 361. 413 (and the one early oddball year of the 383) and larger blocks are called RB as they have a 3/4 taller deck and are about 1 inch wider than the 350-400 B blocks. The spline count of a transmission will tell you if it is a lock up (28 spine) or a non-lock up (29 spline)
Will 318 tranny fit 360?
yes it will. i swapped over engines from a 73 and a 76 and kept existing transmissions in place. worked just fine...318 and 360 are same block basically
How hard would it be to put a 360 in to a stock 1992 Dodge Ram Charger?
The 318 and the 360 are the same block, almost everything interchanges between the two. If you have a 318 you can put a 360 in place of it. Having said this than.... Assumption on my part is that the original motor in the 1992 Ram Charger is a 318 ci. V-8. If this assumption is true than it is a fairly easy swap. However you will need to do the following: You will require a torque convertor for your transmission that fits the 360. This would be one that has balance weights on it since the 360 is an externally balanced motor. You will need the 360 vibration damper on the front of the 360, again this is an externally balance motor and the 318 is not. You will need the oil pan that goes to a V-8 in a Ram Charger, this could be as simple as swapping oil pans from the original motor to the new 360. You will need the 318 exhaust manifolds put on the 360 if not the same. The wiring harness is the same between the 318 and 360, so just hook it up to the new 360 changing the sender units as required. Fit the belts as original changing pulleys as required. Contary to believe you can't do this as fast as the TV shows display but it is very "do-able" and without any "custom" work. Enjoy the new power from under the hood.
