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Offline rusty70cuda

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changing a 318/904 to a 360/?
« on: October 01, 2009 - 12:17:01 PM »
what do I need to change out a 318 to a 360? I want to  avoid the inbalance viberations. and also what drive shaft do I need if I go to a 727? thanks for the help as my 318 is tired and I got a good running 360/ 727  S




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Re: changing a 318/904 to a 360/?
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2009 - 03:02:51 AM »
the 360 will bolt to the 904 but will need a balanced converter
 the 727 is 4" longer so the driveshaft needs to be shortened 4"

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Re: changing a 318/904 to a 360/?
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2009 - 07:40:14 AM »
Isn't there a motor mount difference on some of the newer 360s? 
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Re: changing a 318/904 to a 360/?
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2009 - 09:06:31 AM »
When I went from a 318 to a 360,I just used washers to make up the difference in the mounts.
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