RE: IML: 1981 Imperial & Crate Engines???

["Hy-Tech" <stealthloader@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Abe,

 

  The left engine mount is different, you can get the right one from Schumacher Creative Services, I got both of mine for my 81 from them and they are great.  Also if you plane on using the stock 904 trans you need to either re balance the torque converter to match the 360 or use a new torque converter for a 904/360 combination.  If you don't you will trash the trans and possibly damage the engine as well.  As for clearance a 360 is just about the same size as a 318 externally so you are good to go. I suggest you use either an Edelbrock Performer intake, you could also try an Air Gap version of this intake, it is a rather new design so I am not sure it will fit but I suspect it will. 

 

Dave U.

81 Imp 360/727

02 Stratus

94 Dakota

92 Ram D150

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From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Abe Mantell
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 10:00 PM
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Subject: IML: 1981 Imperial & Crate Engines???

Hello Imperial Enthusiasts!

I am on the verge of having a 360 ci 380 hp crate engine
put in my 1981 Imperial.

Does anyone have experience with this?  Any advice would be
greatly appreciated!!!  The mechanic is not too sure about

the clearance for the air cleaner filter cover, also he

warned me about possible stalling due to the rear axle ratio

and the increased HP of the motor (?)...anything else I should

be aware of???

BTW: I am planning to have Nick Losurdo, of Classic Concepts in West Babylon, Long Island, NY do the engine work...anyone know him?

Many TIA!

Abe Mantell