kkritsilas
Well-Known Member
Hi,
I am still gathering up parts for the Mirada, and have run into a 360 V8. It is used, has about 160,000 KM (100K Miles approximately) on it. It is from a 1980 Pickkup and is a 4 Barrel. Heads have been redone, engine runs, and has good compression. 4 barrel was changed to a Holley. Engine only is available, no torque convertor or transmission.
I would like to know what I need to do to get it into my 1982 Mirada (currently a 318 2 BBL, A998 transmission)? I believe the engine will physically fit, but I am concerned with:
1. The 360 is externally balanced, and the current 318 is internally balanced. What needs to be done to balance the 360 properly to allow used with the A998 (really, a slightly upgraded A904)? Is it a matter of getting a torque convertor, or flexplate/flywheel, or does the engine need to be torn down and balanced internally?
2. Is the 318's radiator enough to keep the 360 reasonably cood, or do I need to get a new radiator?
3. Is the A998 capable of handling the 360's power? Both engine and transmission are currently stock (with the exceptions noted above for the 360).
If the engine can be made to work with the transmission at a resonable price (~$300), I would go that way. My original concept was to put a big block into the Mirada, but that may be overkill, and very expensive/complex/a big hassle for a street cruiser.
Kostas
I am still gathering up parts for the Mirada, and have run into a 360 V8. It is used, has about 160,000 KM (100K Miles approximately) on it. It is from a 1980 Pickkup and is a 4 Barrel. Heads have been redone, engine runs, and has good compression. 4 barrel was changed to a Holley. Engine only is available, no torque convertor or transmission.
I would like to know what I need to do to get it into my 1982 Mirada (currently a 318 2 BBL, A998 transmission)? I believe the engine will physically fit, but I am concerned with:
1. The 360 is externally balanced, and the current 318 is internally balanced. What needs to be done to balance the 360 properly to allow used with the A998 (really, a slightly upgraded A904)? Is it a matter of getting a torque convertor, or flexplate/flywheel, or does the engine need to be torn down and balanced internally?
2. Is the 318's radiator enough to keep the 360 reasonably cood, or do I need to get a new radiator?
3. Is the A998 capable of handling the 360's power? Both engine and transmission are currently stock (with the exceptions noted above for the 360).
If the engine can be made to work with the transmission at a resonable price (~$300), I would go that way. My original concept was to put a big block into the Mirada, but that may be overkill, and very expensive/complex/a big hassle for a street cruiser.
Kostas
