When was the Mopar 360 cast crankshaft introduced?
It was introduced with a 2-bbl carburetor in 1971. Not intended as a performance engine, it also featured a cast crankshaft and low compression ratio (8.5 to 1) cast pistons. When the 340 was discontinued in 1973, the 4 barrel induction was transferred to the 360 but the cast crank and low compression ratio remained.
How does a hot running Mopar 360 engine work?
First, it reduces piston rock. This makes your engine quieter at start-up and helps reduce friction, making your engine last longer and helping it produce more power. Second, it shaves about 1/4″ of solid aluminum of the top of the piston, making it lighter.
What kind of pistons do JEGS engines use?
JEGS carries thousands of high performance pistons for standard and oversized bores. Choose from many styles piston profiles and compression ratios to build just the performance you want.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Wrangler have?
The 4.0 engine was in production in North America until 2006, when the Jeep Wrangler TJ was replaced by the new JK design that uses Chrysler’s OHV 3.8L V-6.
When did the Jeep AMC 360 come out?
The AMC 360 was introduced in 1971 in J-series pickups and Wagoneers. It has a cast iron block and cylinder head with over head valves and hydraulic lifters. In 1971, the AMC 360 have very high rating. I would assume these are gross ratings and the later are net ratings.
What kind of engine does a jeep 360 have?
In 1972, the 2bbl 360 is more conservatively rated, presumably these are net ratings. In 1973, an optional 4bbl carburetor was available. The horsepower and torque ratings for this version are significantly better. Photos courtesy Rick Boiros.
What kind of engine does an AMC 360 have?
It has a cast iron block and cylinder head with over head valves and hydraulic lifters. In 1971, the AMC 360 have very high rating. I would assume these are gross ratings and the later are net ratings. In 1972, the 2bbl 360 is more conservatively rated, presumably these are net ratings.