considering dropping my mopar 360 small block into my '88 camaro. Any thoughts? It seems the motor is somewhat slimmer but slightly taller and longer by 3" on the bottom end than a SBC. I'm wondering if I have to move the firewall back for that bottom end length? I know I could get a taller hood for the height so...

Anyone ever do this swap or seen it done? Also included a link for all dimensions for many brands if considering a swap:

engine dimension info for swaps


I've put the dimensions for both below:

Dimensions IN INCHES:
A Outside of valve cover to outside of other valve cover
B Outside of exhaust manifold to outside of other exhaust manifold
C Height from bottom of sump to top of air cleaner
D Height from bottom of sumt to highest point on intake manifold
E Height from bottom of sump to top of Carburetor
F Length from rear mounting surface to water pump pulley
G Length from rear of intake manifold to water pump pulley

Chevy SB 350 A-22 B-26 C-27 D-27 E-25 F-26.5 G-25
Mopar V8 360 A-20.5 B-25 C-31 D-29.5 E-28 F-29.5 G-23.5

Appreciate any information/advice.

 

are you serious?

 

Thats just as bad as a post on another board entitled 440 Hemi camaro

 

Maybe, buy a Neon and be done with it, lol!!!!

Try that psot on the Allpar forum, you might get a positive response.

Later,
Boo.

 

i have seen a hemi in a 3rd gen before, it was actually a bonneville salt flat car. i think it was an all aluminum hemi punched out to 500+ cubic inches. exhaust came out the fenders. it also had a 1471 blower.

 

this is a weird and crazy idea....but with patience, time, and especially money, it can be done

 

It isn't a terrible idea, but you will need to get a transmission too. And a special drive shaft made. If you are going to carb it you will be in good shape for electronics wise if not you will need a computer and a harness.
The 360 is a stout torquey motor. Not alot of aftermarket if compared to the 350. However, it would be fast but not a monster, unless you drop some bucks.

Also you will need to figure out the motor mounts and get a low profile oil pan.

Good luck.

 

theres just a part in me that wants to put a hemi in my firebird, dunno why


Mopar powered on the doors instead of formula 350 would be nice or


OO 426 HEMI POWERED... that be nice lol

 

I know a guy with a fox body mustang with a 355 chevy in it. runs 11's
depends on what you want... i have a dodge truck 01 with a 5.9 l v8 if i wrecked it, id pull the motor out and sell it instead of put it in my firebird lol.

 

I've got a 1994 with a slightly built up 8.0 V10 in it. If that truck was wrecked the engine and transmission would go into my G20.

 

yeah but a truck is a truck :P A camaro and a neon are like the prince and the pauper lol

 

Well, Mr. Cartographer hasn't been back. Hard to say how serious this really is.

I will say this before Mr. steps in: In my opinion, the best that 360 can do for you to maximize the benefit in a 3rd gen is to sell the engine and use the proceeds to buy a 350.

If you decide to go through with the hybrid, you're pretty much on your own as far as figuring it all out.

Good luck.