what engine combo fwd conversion mopar

Mark Yacavone · 09-21-2017, 09:58 PM

1960 Dodge 361 /310 hp, 2 x 4's

GTX JOHN · 09-21-2017, 11:57 PM

318/4 is the hot ticket......My youngest boy Jon Jr.has a Superstock Aspen and work on a pretty modest budget and has been .7 plus under in bracket mode.

Either big or small valve head works well.

It is a little higher HP in GT but not much and he runs that sometimes.

jmcarter · 09-22-2017, 05:58 AM

As GTX John indicated it's quite doable but with a nose heavy car be prepared to back half for a big tire and of course a good cage is necessary. Ken Etter's Shadow, Mike Volkman, Tom Sheehan are good examples of good running 318 Super Stockers. Just be aware that when stepping up to SS be prepared to spend $$$. You probably need to register for Dwight Sutherland's great classracerinfo (sticky on the forum) to find all the possibilities.

Ross Family Racing · 09-22-2017, 07:54 AM

Jim,
This car he is talking about is our Avenger. We have run as quick as 10.18 with it. Car is a ladder bar car with a 10.5 Radial. Car has never had an issue with spin. Don't necessarily need to tub with a 318 combo unless you want to. PK Race cars did an excellent job building the Avenger. Oh, and the 10.18 was at National Trail at Beards S/SS Class Nationals.

jmcarter · 09-22-2017, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross Family Racing

Jim,
This car he is talking about is our Avenger. We have run as quick as 10.18 with it. Car is a ladder bar car with a 10.5 Radial. Car has never had an issue with spin. Don't necessarily need to tub with a 318 combo unless you want to. PK Race cars did an excellent job building the Avenger. Oh, and the 10.18 was at National Trail at Beards S/SS Class Nationals.

Wow, very impressive Jeff. Thought you sold that one several years ago, hard to keep up with the Ross fleet or the Irving’s. LOL

Chris Hill · 09-24-2017, 07:27 PM

Gen 3 Hemi is my vote.

Your original trans should work still too.

09-21-2017, 09:58 PM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,818 Likes: 2,909 Liked 5,126 Times in 1,954 Posts	Re: what engine combo fwd conversion mopar 1960 Dodge 361 /310 hp, 2 x 4's __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

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GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,803 Liked 2,486 Times in 697 Posts	Re: what engine combo fwd conversion mopar 318/4 is the hot ticket......My youngest boy Jon Jr.has a Superstock Aspen and work on a pretty modest budget and has been .7 plus under in bracket mode. Either big or small valve head works well. It is a little higher HP in GT but not much and he runs that sometimes. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

09-22-2017, 05:58 AM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,299 Likes: 2,389 Liked 3,192 Times in 975 Posts	Re: what engine combo fwd conversion mopar As GTX John indicated it's quite doable but with a nose heavy car be prepared to back half for a big tire and of course a good cage is necessary. Ken Etter's Shadow, Mike Volkman, Tom Sheehan are good examples of good running 318 Super Stockers. Just be aware that when stepping up to SS be prepared to spend $$$. You probably need to register for Dwight Sutherland's great classracerinfo (sticky on the forum) to find all the possibilities. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 09-22-2017 at 06:03 AM.

09-22-2017, 07:54 AM	#4
Ross Family Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Clairsville, Ohio Posts: 459 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 14 Posts	Re: what engine combo fwd conversion mopar Jim, This car he is talking about is our Avenger. We have run as quick as 10.18 with it. Car is a ladder bar car with a 10.5 Radial. Car has never had an issue with spin. Don't necessarily need to tub with a 318 combo unless you want to. PK Race cars did an excellent job building the Avenger. Oh, and the 10.18 was at National Trail at Beards S/SS Class Nationals.

09-24-2017, 07:27 PM	#6
Chris Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 655 Likes: 8 Liked 244 Times in 26 Posts	Re: what engine combo fwd conversion mopar Gen 3 Hemi is my vote. Your original trans should work still too. __________________ Chris Hill https://ihmusedparts.com