SV: 1962 Plymouth - 361 or 360?

[Knud-Erik Holm <kebh@xxxxx>]

You make it sound like a simple choice, however I do not want to sink to
much money in the engine to begin with.
According to data the 360 has 180 hp with a 2 barrel as it is. The 361 with
4 barrel cast intake as it is has 305 hp. Is this correct?

Knud-erik

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Fra: Gary Pavlovich [mailto:glpavlovich@xxxxxxx] 
Sendt: 23. juli 2008 03:09
Til: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Emne: Re: 1962 Plymouth - 361 or 360?


Knud-Erik,

My opinion/suggestion is to build the 360 if you want Horsepower/Torque, 
reliability; build the 361 if you want a challenge and uniqueness.

Reasons why to build the 360;

High Performance parts are easy to obtain and less expensive than a 361.

There are many HP recipies where you can choose your performance level; ie. 
4" Stroker crank with W-2 heads and roller cam will get you 500torque & 
500HP.

Any fellow Hot-Rodder or mechanic can work with you and help you maintain or

do mods without guesswork because of the 360's commonality and performance 
record.

Gary Pavlovich
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