Tech QuestionCalvin Hobbes, Newfane, NY, 1978 360 2 barrel I have a 1978 360 2 barrel engine casting number 4006830-360-3. The heads have numbers 4027596,0978 and AAWJ on them. This engine sat in a field for many years as it had an ignition problem and one of the pistons melted. I not sure of the condition of the block without having it inspected. Can you tell me even if the block is scrap, if the heads, rods and crank would be worth keeping for building another, or is it just a late 70's emissions dud? Calvin- It is pretty much junk. (The rods have a bit of value, that's about it). If you want a 360 to build, you are far better off starting with a well-worn (but not rusty or blown up) '93-up truck (Magnum) engine. With a decent build, good manifold, cam, and headers, they can make about 400HP with a dead-stock shortblock and heads - easily. Rick
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