New MoPar Big Book

Chris Hill · 02-14-2011, 12:04 AM

Do they have a newer mopar "big book"? I'm looking for info on what would be the best junk yard engine to get for a 73 dart I have with a blown 318 engine. The newest book we have here is one that referances a ported 318 swirl head that was much better than the standard ported 360 head. But given the IHRA crate motor cars, I'd say the magnum heads are better.

My gut says the best junk yard engine would be a 5.9 magnum from a dodge truck, but I have no idea what would be the best year to get due to valve sizes, head castings, etc. Then put a 4 bbl intake on it and have some fun.

Are there any issues converting a 5.9 magnum truck engine to carb engine?

02-14-2011, 12:04 AM	#1
Chris Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 655 Likes: 8 Liked 244 Times in 26 Posts	New MoPar Big Book Do they have a newer mopar "big book"? I'm looking for info on what would be the best junk yard engine to get for a 73 dart I have with a blown 318 engine. The newest book we have here is one that referances a ported 318 swirl head that was much better than the standard ported 360 head. But given the IHRA crate motor cars, I'd say the magnum heads are better. My gut says the best junk yard engine would be a 5.9 magnum from a dodge truck, but I have no idea what would be the best year to get due to valve sizes, head castings, etc. Then put a 4 bbl intake on it and have some fun. Are there any issues converting a 5.9 magnum truck engine to carb engine? __________________ Chris Hill https://ihmusedparts.com