researching a ford 360

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Old 12-08-2003, 09:53 PM
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Question researching a ford 360

My 65 F-350 has no motor in it.I have a 85 jeep wagoneer with,iam told,a ford 360 in it. Are these the same 360`s that ford put in their trucks. If so what kind of performance might i expect out of it if i put it in my truck? would it be underpowered? I have never had a 360
 
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Old 12-08-2003, 10:00 PM
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I think Ford made only one 360...correct me if I am wrong. I think that if you built it a little bit you would not be dissapointed in the power...maybe swap in a 390 crank.

BTW-make sure that the motor is not the mopar's 360 as I believe they put those in some of the wagoneers.
 
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Old 12-08-2003, 10:06 PM
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Thank you .Ididn"t know if the bolt pattern between the two would be different
 
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Old 12-08-2003, 10:33 PM
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It's got plenty of power if it's a motor in good condition. I would suggest the following upgrades to get the most power out of it:

1. Edelbrock performer intake manifold (or a stock 4-bbl intake if you like heavy, but cheap, items...)
2. Holley 600cfm vacuum secondary
3. A good set of headers, coated if you dont want them to rust

I hauled 1.2tons of gravel this summer in my truck like it wasnt there, except for the springs coming within about 3 inches from bottoming out!

It is MOST DEFINATELY NOT underpowered, and would be right at home in that F-350.

Edit: Make sure it's not the mopar 360, because it'd be one heck of a job to put a ford 360 in a jeep.
 

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