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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Im having a difficult time trying to figure out why my 360 isnt making the power it should be making would it help if i rebuilt the carb also i was thinking of some other ways to get some more power out of her but im not sure what would be the easiest way now im not looking for loads more power just enough do get some heavy duty work done now and then also would it help to get a bigger carb all together ive heard that a few times
 
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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I've had two 360 engines that ran well, but they were dogs. I wonder if that is just a 360? I even had a 4 barrel and headers on one of them.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 04:27 AM
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The 360 is a detuned 390. A 390 bore block with a 352 crank. Dual exhaust and Pertronix, will about max ability to help out.

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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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alright thanx for the input i want to put a 390 into it that would be nice do you guys have anyopinions on this engine and if there are anyother engines i should look into i dont want to big cause i need some kinda gas mileage so thanx
 
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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I'd check your timing. I've had several 360s and they got along pretty good. Not like a well built 390, but definetly not a dog either.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Check your timing, do a complete tune-up, even get a scope check . Make double sure everything is right before you spend money on a bigger carb . If a 360 is tuned right it is an good motor, not quite as strong as a 390 but way stronger than my 302.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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how does a 360 respond to 9.5:1 compression, headers, 650cfm 4 barrel, better cam, midrange torque?
 
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