"Steve Lusardi" <stevenospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:fslbmt$er1$01$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> OK, your call. I am an accomplished, very experienced mechanic. I
swapped
> my '96 Ram 1500 318 that had a broken crank snout with a 360 from 2001.
> The '01 was an automatic and the '96 was a 5 speed. Before I was done,
it
> had cost me $4,500 all in and I did all the work. There are a number of
> pitfalls. Explain to the group your specifics and I'll see if I can add
> some tidbits.
> Steve
>
Good advice. I have a '95 Magnum 4x4 that is in excellent condition
with
about 175,000 miles on the 318 and I would go with a crate engine if it
ever
shows any signs of giving up the ghost. There are a lot of issues to weigh
when it comes to an engine replacement. Tranny was done about 2000 miles
ago
and rear end 10,000 ago. Right now, the engine is still running great with
no oil usage or power loss, so I have no idea how long it will go and I am
very big on maintainence. Since it is paid for and in good shape
otherwise,
replacing the motor is a good option for me. If I were having other
problems
I would not bother and just go new or low milage used. I have a spacer on
the intake, Mopar performance computer, K&N filter and cold air intake,
MSD
ignition and real dual exhaust and get about 18mpg highway. The old beast
would be tough to get rid of.......:-).
Ed
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