It seems like a weird problem to have. View Details. It might hold up behind a mild 318 but I'd plan on eventually replacing it with an 8.25" rear axle. 1967-72 A-Body V8 273/318 Replacement or Upgrade Kit. I'm not familiar with slant-6 trucks, but the 318/360/400 & cummins all mount to the same suspension cross members. We also put a auto out of the donor truck. Research it. You must log in or register to reply here. Continue with Recommended Cookies. banditluda Active Member Joined Sep 24, 2014 Messages 26 We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. It's definitely not a bolt in deal. You have lots of options for kickdown including Lokar cables or even using easy to find 318 2bbl kickdown (yes, it will work with a 4bbl pretty easy). This swap is possible in a weekend if you have previously done it and so all the parts are right there. Those big engines with tall intakes, do need a longer cable. Example: a '66 Charger with a 318 can become a 383 or 440 car with relative ease. A forum community dedicated to all Dodge owners and enthusiasts. Trucks use a rear sump, not sure about vans. They have the 19.75" cable and also a 19.25" cable. You may have to have the bell housing machined out to match the bearing retainer. except i had an auto. Make your engine swap easier with this motor mount swap set. My brother corrected me when I asked about the bellhousing. At 59.2 . 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? A 76, I would put valve seals in it and mabe a timing chain set. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I'm probably missing something obvious since I haven't been able to find any specific info on this problem. You must log in or register to reply here. Chassis Swap Kit. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. When i did th swap on mine i used the slant 6 radiator. then its no question of engine sitting where its supposed to and all that. Locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt it up. A 318 Police Interceptor was essentially a 318 with 360 heads. Mainly to keep the car factory looking. 3.9 tbi to 5.9 carb, 2wd. Trans-Dapt has done all of the work for you in making these engine swap motor mounts. 1967-72 Mopar A-Body Slant 6 To 340Ci / 360Ci Small Block Motor Swap Mount Set. 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. the six was original the 318 is a 1988, where can I find - Answered by a verified Classic Car Mechanic . I think mounting to the crossmember is the same. I am thinking you have a 4spd already, so I would say mounts, bellhousing(clutch fork,clutch and pressure plate) and flywheel along with v-8 fan shroud and misc pulleys brackets(junk yard crawl). Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! A basic LA 318 should work too. Hi there! Is this a bolt in swap or is it more??? JavaScript is disabled. There is nothing more disheartening than too much camshaft, not enough converter, no vacuum, too much gear to make the cruises, overheating, and miserable driving tendencies. If it's a manual, yeah you can use it on the 318. This intake is 4" taller and I don't think there's going to be a loop. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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. Classic set. MSRP $175.99 set. It just needs a V8 and my budget is all but non existent lol. 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? This easier to do before engine install - than afterwards. Ten miles per gallon seems about right for that combination. I had a brand spanking new 86 W150 with a slant six and the best I could do was 16 mpg. The 318 weighs less. No conversion kit or anything. Gives it a different feeling when driving. Is it a 2v or 4v carb? It seems as though if there were mounts at least twice the thickness as what exists in the pictures, it would be closer. . 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 . Make your engine swap easier with this motor mount swap set. 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. The Super Coupe stays as my gas guzzling summer car. Engine pulleys and brackets (front of engine), Throttle cable(*) and Radiator is a maybe. i fond out later that an m body k is the same as an f body k member. Stay away from big blocks in this body. Oct 18, 2022. Add to Wishlist. I also plan on keeping the 7 1/4 rear for at least a little while. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. You can actually swap to a V8 K frame and bolt in a V8 with factory parts. 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. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories. A helpful tip for engine swappers: Imagine a manual transmission with a bell housing; now imagine a 904 or 727 sitting by itself. NOTE: The driver's side mounting perch on the '73 & Up K-member interferes with any V8 block and B/RB oil pump. Product # MM52313. Another 11 second run down the quarter mile. You will need the proper radiator, hoses etc.. Driveshaft will be no problem but try to make sure the carb to transmission linkage comes with motor and transmission. it will work with minor changes. Ramchargers, Traildusters, Durangos and other SUVs, Rams, Power Wagons, D/W 50s, Dakotas and other tru. Only the Hemi requires special pieces. The engine I have found is from a 2001 . He got a V8 parts car and got the k-frame and disc brakes from it. Floor humps for each tranny are different. Trans-Dapt Performance Engine Swap Motor Mounts 4695 Motor Mounts, Engine Swap, Complete Mount, Bolt-In, Steel/Rubber, Black/Black, Dodge, Plymouth, Slant 6 to V8, Kit Part Number: TRD-4695 ( 9 ) Estimated Ship Date: Monday 2/27/2023 $70.99 Add To Cart Compare Wish List Pioneer Automotive Motor Mounts 602250 I'm looking to swap a 318 into my slant 6 Volare and need the Schumacher kit or a V8 K frame to do it. The mounts look like any of the pictures I've seen say they should. This effectively lowers the perch and is detailed in the instructions. Also, aside from that, the mounting locations seem to be too wide. i used a904 with manual reverse valv bodyand tci 3500 converter. 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. Free shipping. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ 440 swap. I just got used 318 a body mounts off a guy. View Product Details. Simply locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt them in. . Add to Wishlist. 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 . Mar 17, 2009. Mar 12, 2010 My 82 Utiline has a slant 6/A833 combo in it. My 318 is a tired- am considering swapping into the truck a 225 slant six- how much work?? Cheaper & simple. I would like to know what all will and will not be needed in order to do so. When swapping out the engine in your hot rod, you need motor mounts and inserts that you can count on. JavaScript is disabled. It has a slant 6 witha manual overdrive tranny. I also already have a V8 K frame from a 72 that has been refinished and ready to go, but the car is a 73. they are the same. I don't have my interchange manual at the house,it's at the shop, but any salvage yard worth a damn should be able to tell you if a bellhousing for a 318 and a six are the same. .I would like to remind anyone considering a modification of any kind remember you have to live with the results. The front end work looks scary but isnt. 426 Hemi, 440 Big Block, and 340 Small Block engine swap solutions for your classic Dodge, Chrysler, or Plymouth. BC Champion 3 Row Radiator for 1965 1966 Plymouth Valiant Slant 6 Engine #CC6566. I'm thinking about yanking the slant for a 318, but would like to keep the manual trans. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Use the brackets and insulators from a 273 and bolt in a 273, or 318. Don't know if that 3-speed will bolt up to a V8 bellhousing. Engine. S. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ newer 440 swap. All it took was a new bellhousing, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. 1967-69 A-Body, 1965 C-Body Original B/RB Kit. Your slant six either has a 9.25" 23-spline or 10" 23-spline clutch. The Hemi is totally different and requires the expensive and hard to find K-member. You'll be ready when you want to go SB to BB then Oh, if your switching from a 727 - a 904, a small rear to a larger one, youll need to get your driveshaft cut down Or lengthened depending on your route. I have headers and a four barrel intake for it that I will throw on soon. I'm glad to have the cable I have now that I'm using the Eldelbrock Victor intake with a 1" spacer. I have a 1984 Dodge Ram Prospector with a blown 318 in it. The 5.9 Magnum V8 engine was Mopar's revision of the LA 360 V8 engine and the newer design contains numerous improvements over its predecessor. Classic set. Dont want to weld on the chassis for engine mounts, etc. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Jan 21, 2013. Your transmission has a slant 6 bolt pattern, and so will only bolt to the 170/198/225 slant series of engines. The 318 uses certain pieces, the 340 and 360 use the same pieces, and the 383, 400, and 440 use the same pieces. I had a Valiant slant 6 and ended up selling it, just didn't make me smile enough. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. That's a big old truck with a lot of parasitic drag in the drive line. If so how much would you want for them. You are using an out of date browser. For the most part at least. This Mopar V8 swap kit allows you to install 340-360 motors in the '67-'72 A body Mopars such as Cuda, Dart, Demon, Duster, Scamp, and Valiant cars that originally had a Slant-6. Plan it out first. 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. I assume longer is 4 brl and shorter is 2 brl . The 318 is a rebuild and the 87 Ram is just too rusty to let that 318 waste. the motor mounts are in different places . 1973-74 Mopar A / B-Body Slant 6 To B/Rb Big Block Engine Motor Mount Swap Set. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Don't know if that 3-speed will bolt up to a V8 bellhousing. 33293 Views 18 Replies 14 Participants Last post by Swampwalker3, . I lack the time and place right now. Gen III HEMI Swap Shop. Oct 9, 2017 #2 BudW Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 4, 2012 It may not display this or other websites correctly. Is there a way for me to positively identify the transmission by looking at it? (1) Left LS Swap Motor Mount. You must log in or register to reply here. Hemi Performance developed this conversion kit for people that have an AP5, AP6, or VC vehicle and want to swap out their Slant 6 engine for a Small Block V8. I kind of hope he does just for simplisity's sake. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. $118.99. This makes engine swaps very easy, if you have a V-8 K-member. A place to do it, the time to do it, and the money to do it. It may not display this or other websites correctly. $151.95. Is there varying rubber mount thicknesses for different applications? 318 swap? and will a K-member change be required? . thats all i remember for know, its been years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Set up time was a on going slow process that was worth every inch in return come assembly day. Replies 22 We started Magnumswap.com to provide low-cost high horsepower small block options to Mopar Enthusiasts. You do not have to change the K member, however. The 318 and /6 radiator necks come out in different locations - so a radiator will be needed. This is a popular area for discussion. . Just got a 1982 d150 stepside in VGC. Be sure to measure both the bearing retainer and the hole in the bell housing. The /6 and 318 transmission cooler lines will be bent differently. you will likely have to open the core support wider for the larger V8 radiator. Six cylinder conversions will require the change to the V-8 K-member. Joined Feb 14, 2015 Messages 6,446 Reaction score 2,253 Location This is the dimension on all transmissions. the only things i did with the 318 was header,vc(for the oil cap)dip stick & tube from the other trans. I think I might just stay with the six for now. 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