A 318 Police Interceptor was essentially a 318 with 360 heads. You also need to check on the throttle linkages and kickdown linkages, because I think vans and trucks use different linkage. It just needs a V8 and my budget is all but non existent lol. When I refer to the brackets and insulators I am referring to the steel piece that bolts to the engine, and the rubber motor mount. Classic set. what body will be used? Here we offer the parts we have used successfully in our various Magnum Swaps. Complete kit includes powder-coated brackets, urethane inserts, grade 8 bolt package, and detailed instructions. You will need the motor mount brackets. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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First of all, what transmission came stock in a 74 Duster slant six car? originally equipped with a Slant 6. Your transmission has a slant 6 bolt pattern, and so will only bolt to the 170/198/225 slant series of engines. Just what do I need to change out the 6? banditluda said. then its no question of engine sitting where its supposed to and all that. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. to 318 8 cyl. using a Slant 6 distributor and a flathead dizzy shaft . I would like to know what all will and will not be needed in order to do so. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. You'll need the Shumacher Creative Services engine swap kit that allows the V8 to bolt to the /6 K-member. So aside from the bear minimum of the engine itself, a radiator, bell housing , drilled crankshaft, and the engine mounts, the rest of it is pretty much the same for slants vs 318s? Engine Swap Motor Mounts. Swap out the K-member now, as it's only 4 bolts, some suspension removal and re-assembly, then bolt the V8 right in, stock or Schumacher mounts. My brother corrected me when I asked about the bellhousing. Secondly, with that transmission work with a 318? All it took was a new bellhousing, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. TRANS-DAPT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS has been designing and manufacturing great fitting engine swap engine mount products since the 1960's.. With five decades of experience under our belt, we have amassed a broad range of vehicle-specific and universal-fit engine mount kits for swapping both old-school SB & BB Chevy, MOPAR and Ford applications, as well as, new-world LS . Set includes: Engine mount brackets Engine mounts Hardware Made in USA Note: Motor mount conversion only; other parts required to complete conversion. If I remember correctly the cable gets a gentle loop with a turn to the carb, I can't imagine using a shorter cable. OER MA2264A 1973-76 Fits Mopar A-Body Fits V8 318 Repl Radiator. Even towing. i used the pan,mounts,water pump,dipstick and tube from the van. $692.99. The slant six transmissions are different from the v-8 ones, as well as the small block trannys are different from the big block ones. just find one with a318/360 and there is the rest of your brackets for conversion also.using the shumacker mounts on f body requires grinding on your 6 cyl k frame which it end ever reusing with a 6 again. There is a member here F body Deconstructor Jim. The price of radiators have gone up sense last time I looked. We started Magnumswap.com to provide low-cost high horsepower small block options to Mopar Enthusiasts. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Lol, 1st you prob. New cables are available. But there are seemingly 2 issues. It has a slant 6 witha manual overdrive tranny. That's my 500" 440, I used the M1 intake before witch is lower. It seems as though if there were mounts at least twice the thickness as what exists in the pictures, it would be closer. You must log in or register to reply here. I've done two /6 - sb and one /6 - big block. Jul 21, 2021 #2 Aspen500 Well-Known Member. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Then again, I was a healthier and a slight bit younger. JavaScript is disabled. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. S. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ newer 440 swap. Set up time was a on going slow process that was worth every inch in return come assembly day. the six was original the 318 is a 1988, where can I find - Answered by a verified Classic Car Mechanic . I have the opportunity to get a 318 out of a 72 duster. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. This makes engine swaps very easy, if you have a V-8 K-member. Those big engines with tall intakes, do need a longer cable. Worked hard at it. At 59.2 . As far as the trans is concerned I have already done my homework on the transfer of the a230 into an A833od trans but that will also be part of my long term goal. No conversion kit or anything. Rock Auto is one source. Powered by Shopify, Schumacher Creative Services, Inc. 951.440.8340, '73+ A, B, C, F, M, J-Body Slant 6 to 273/318 or 340/360, Schumacher Creative Services Inc. - Engine Swaps, choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Going . slant six and 318 bellhousings are different. This makes engine swaps very easy, if you have a V-8 K-member. Depending on what you want to do with it, i would recommend using the stock exhaust manifolds. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The splines are the sameit may work or it may not. The engine compartment is too small and one problem leads to another. The V-8 used the same K member as the slant six. There are three basic combinations with this body style. It may not display this or other websites correctly. They're about $20. What model transmission is it? I've had this /6 in this car for way too many years. 3.9 tbi to 5.9 carb, 2wd. i used a904 with manual reverse valv bodyand tci 3500 converter. the 70's dont have computers. Positions a Big Block 383, 400 or 440 engine to factory specs on your original Slant 6 '73 and up A, B, F, M, J-Body (and '74 & up C-Body) K-member while still retaining the bullet-proof quality of Chrysler originals. If the engine mounts are from an A body 318, is so no problems. But I did need to reconfig my dipstick tube,,, that won't be an issue on a SB. I want to keep this car kinda calm because its for commuting to school for 80 miles a day round trip 5 days a week. 426 Hemi, 440 Big Block, and 340 Small Block engine swap solutions for your classic Dodge, Chrysler, or Plymouth. $154.95. This intake is 4" taller and I don't think there's going to be a loop. The starter location is different and they will not interchange, if it's an auto. http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?17287-Your-Guide-to-the-727-904-transmission, http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showpost.php?p=81058&postcount=46, http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showpost.php?p=81407&postcount=52. I just got a 1978 Dodge 3/4 ton, 15 passenger maxivan with 318 and auto given to me . I appreciate the support. A few things to keep in mind. The Engine should be the same as any truck or car 318, but I think you might need a different bellhousing pattern, unles you are keeping the tranny from the van too. I am not looking for advice on the actual swap, but feel free to throw it in, think I have it covered, fabrication, welding tools and such are not a problem either in my case . Connecting rods and pistons are going to be stock 225 pistons and rods. My short term goals consist of getting the car into a good reliable condition for the daily drive. 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Never had an issue with heat. Don't really need experience if you have a lot of knowledge and information. Example: a '66 Charger with a 318 can become a 383 or 440 car with relative ease. Convert the ignition with a conversion kit while your swapping things. 273 / 318 to 340 /360 Slant 6 to Big Block Slant 6 to Small Block . This swap is possible in a weekend if you have previously done it and so all the parts are right there. also, I got a A-833 o/d too, it'll handle about 300hp, so anything over a stock 318, and you'll need a 8 3/4 rear end to handle the power. Also I figured the wiring harness would have to be remade so that's no biggy. 1978 W150 Ex Cab 360 2bbl/727/NP203/D44-8.25, swap oil pan to truck, dont forget to change the dip stick too, engine mounts change to truck, change water pump to trucks, radiator inlet is on the wrong side change it over to trucks, the ecm or computer I think it worked but change it over too, hoses , trans swap it over to A casting , starter is the same, alt is the same , get the pulleys and brackets, throttle cable is a little long swap it over . rumblefish360 said: If the K is fine, leave it alone. Hardware. a stock 318 will put out maybe 175-200 hp. 79 aspen slant six to a 360/360 horse mp crate motor. linkage. Six cylinder conversions will require the change to the V-8 K-member. I've got a slant six in my 1980 Diplomat coupe and I am looking at buying a low mile (29,000) 318/904 combo to swap in it. Jan 21, 2013. its neat to pull up to a light with that 484/284 cam with its lopy idle windows up and not sweating. To eliminate this problem, the driver's side engine mounting perch needs to be drilled with 9/16" holes and excess material must be removed. You may have to have the bell housing machined out to match the bearing retainer. The 170/225 slant 6 is an G/RG engine and the 273/318/340/360 are A/LA engines. {fitment} In particular a Chrysler Flathead 6 (in my case a stock 251) to a SB Chrysler (in my case a LA 318) engine swap. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. the salvage yards are full of 5th aves and diplomats grand fury's. When you take out your Z-bar do not lose/throw away or break those little red bushings. 33293 Views 18 Replies 14 Participants Last post by Swampwalker3, . GM LS Engine to Small Block Chevy Chassis. JavaScript is disabled. On this episode I pull the old slant. Details. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. just changed a 6 to a 318, 74 duster,have a 8,25 rear end, didnt want to change k member, used shumacher mounts,requires drivers side motor mount to be shortened, and a 9/16 hole to be drilled,template comes with mounts, used a 904 from small block,drive shaft worked that came with 6 ,,,you add 180 lbs by going 318, but i used a aluminum intake and headers which removed nearly 100 lbs,all they recommend to change is shocks, and according to headers you have to change the steering arm to a v8 car, it has a curve , the 6 cylinder is straight arm. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I've used the trans-dapt kit on my Dart, everything bolted in nice and the engine placement was in the right spot. Ramchargers, Traildusters, Durangos and other SUVs, Rams, Power Wagons, D/W 50s, Dakotas and other tru. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Trucks use a rear sump, not sure about vans. 2. It seems like a weird problem to have. A person might still be able to use them. $151.95. Trans-Dapt has done all of the work for you in making these engine swap motor mounts. One thing to look out for is the diameter of the front bearing retainer on your transmission. There's a good chance the car has a 7.25" axle if it was a slant 6 car. A helpful tip for engine swappers: Imagine a manual transmission with a bell housing; now imagine a 904 or 727 sitting by itself. You can actually swap to a V8 K frame and bolt in a V8 with factory parts. Chrysler drilled the back side of crankshafts for a pilot bushing which the manual transmission input shaft slides into/rides on. All said and done, it's a pretty straight forward swap. Free shipping. Engine. Transmission - If you go 727, the shift linkage you have will work, but the slant 6 kickdown will not. are you guys sure, i heard a few people say that they have done the swap, they used the conversion motor mounts and used the same tranny/rearend. Used Schu's on my HEMI, good quality stuff. Thanks Guys! 10 Years or so ago, I helped a friend swap a slant 6 for a 318 on his 85 ram. For the most part at least. Don't dive in until you have most all the parts you will need. both of which use the small block bolt pattern. Ok, so it doesn't matter if its a 904 or 727, but I will need a small block tranny to go with the engine, correct? The 318 and /6 radiator necks come out in different locations - so a radiator will be needed. Auto tranny selection are the light duty 904's that went behind the 225 slant six or V8 318 and the 727's that are more heavy duty that went behind 340's and 360's. My experience with a 318 was it took some massaging to . 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