rumblefish360 said: If the K is fine, leave it alone. It is currently a 225 slant with a 2bbl carb and an A230 3 speed manual trans on the floor with a 7.25 rear and a 2.76 gear. V8 swap questions. 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. BC Champion 3 Row Radiator for 1965 1966 Plymouth Valiant Slant 6 Engine #CC6566. 5.9 Magnum powered Dodge Dart with the wheels up! Also, aside from that, the mounting locations seem to be too wide. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Install a 273/318, or 340/360 with our spool mount conversion that positions a V8 engine to factory specs on your original '73 and up A, B, F, M, J-Body (and '74 & up C-Body) Slant 6 K-member. Engine. I kind of hope he does just for simplisity's sake. A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. if i had it to do over again, i would use simply swap the k member. Install a 273/318, or 340/360 with our spool mount conversion that positions a V8 engine to factory specs on your original '73 and up A, B, F, M, J-Body (and '74 & up C-Body) Slant 6 K-member. Come join the discussion about Hemis, RAM trucks, Mopar performance, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! The units are available for a . It may not display this or other websites correctly. I have headers and a four barrel intake for it that I will throw on soon. Don't know if that 3-speed will bolt up to a V8 bellhousing. Many [San Antonio Mopar Club] members want to make engine changes from one family to another. If it's a manual, yeah you can use it on the 318. View Details. JavaScript is disabled. 1967-69 A-Body, 1965 C-Body Original B/RB Kit. Everyone who hasn't done it, thinks that a K-member swap looks intimidating It is really very simple and easy to do. The distance on all transmissions from the crossmember mount to the front of the bellhousing or case is exactly 22.66 inches. 3.9 tbi to 5.9 carb, 2wd. Oct 18, 2022. I have the opportunity to get a 318 out of a 72 duster. Make your engine swap easier with this motor mount swap set. It seems like a weird problem to have. its neat to pull up to a light with that 484/284 cam with its lopy idle windows up and not sweating. Keep in mind, if you go with the 727, you'll need a different drive shaft as the 727 is longer. Swapping a 6 cyl. I swapped my flathead 6 and powerflite with a 1964 model poly 318 and push button aluminum 727 in my 57 Plymouth. how much work to swap out the engine to the six?..am new to dodgesb so bear with me. 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? Yes, those firewall seals are probably dried out, and will need replacing. Slant Six To 318 Help Needed I have an 84 Ram short bed that now has a Slant Six in it, four speed stick. Engine pulleys and brackets (front of engine), Throttle cable(*) and Radiator is a maybe. I have a 1980 Volare Duster and recently decided I want to do a slant six to 318 swap. Somebody please list out the parts needed so I can start buying. 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. Is it a 2v or 4v carb? A basic LA 318 should work too. Bud,Get a 22" radiator It will bolt right in. 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). We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. (1) Left LS Swap Motor Mount. They have the 19.75" cable and also a 19.25" cable. The 904 trans from the slant 6 will not work Schumacher makes motor V-8 mounts for /6 k-frames. slant 6 to 318 conversion. All V-8 K-members were the same, except for the Hemi. 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. Does anyone have any insight? Ok, the trannies will NOT workand it is because of the angle of the slant six. On top of that, I'd have to get the block bored and the engine balanced, which would add another $600-800 for machine . 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). ?- truck is a 68 w200 with a NP 435, hydraulic clutch, etc. 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. I think I might just stay with the six for now. $796.94. 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.. Chrysler drilled the back side of crankshafts for a pilot bushing which the manual transmission input shaft slides into/rides on. 4. Mainly to keep the car factory looking. Manage Settings Ok I understand now thank you. All said and done, it's a pretty straight forward swap. I would like to know what all will and will not be needed in order to do so. Oct 9, 2017 #2 BudW Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 4, 2012 You must log in or register to reply here. There are three basic questions to be asked. I have a 1980 Volare Duster and recently decided I want to do a slant six to 318 swap. I lost the folder that had all of the details on throttle cables. the motor mounts are in different places . Just what do I need to change out the 6? Superspare; Oct 17, 2022; 1971 - 1974 Mopars; 2. Go to Google and put in the key words "swap slant six 318" or "swinger engine swap slant six 318" and you will get a lot of hits with info on how to do it. The np 435 uses the 11" clutch, the A833 and A833OD use the 10.5" clutch. 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. The engine I have found is from a 2001 . I don't plan on getting a v8 k frame, and I kinda figured I'd need a bigger radiator but didn't know what size. A forum community dedicated to all Dodge owners and enthusiasts. But there are seemingly 2 issues. Gen III HEMI Swap Shop. it was pretty easy everything bolted up. I currently have a 1985 Dodge Ram W100 with a Slant 6, 4 Speed Manual, 4x4 and I bought an old plow truck, a 1988 Ram 250 that has a 318 V8 2 barrel carb, automatic Transmission, 4x4. At 59.2 . View Product Details. I'm basically trying to keep my costs as minimal as possible. The Super Coupe stays as my gas guzzling summer car. 318. Had an exhaust shop weld in a new exhaust for a couple hundred bucks. 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 . A helpful tip for engine swappers: Imagine a manual transmission with a bell housing; now imagine a 904 or 727 sitting by itself. Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! FWIW, upgrade your radiator to a brand new radiator if you can and be ahead of the game. This reduces chamber volume from 54 to 44cc and bumps compression from 8.4 to 9.2:1 with stock flat-top pistons. Jan 21, 2013. Note: The mounts can be shifted somewhat front-to-back (to allow the transmission mount to align with the transmission mount crossmember) and . . WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 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. That's my 500" 440, I used the M1 intake before witch is lower. linkage. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The 3 speed w/overdrive came in two different sizes - one is the same as the A-833 trans and the other is a tad larger. When swapping out the engine in your hot rod, you need motor mounts and inserts that you can count on. It seems as though if there were mounts at least twice the thickness as what exists in the pictures, it would be closer. The Slant-Six head can safely withstand a 0.100 thousandths deck cut. Ideally the swap kit. $250.99. 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. They're about $20. 1967-72 Mopar A-Body Slant 6 To 340Ci / 360Ci Small Block Motor Swap Mount Set. Just a matter of getting the engine and bellhousing. 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. Free shipping. My 318 is a tired- am considering swapping into the truck a 225 slant six- how much work?? The /6 and 318 transmission cooler lines will be bent differently. '61-'71 Dodge Sweptline Truck Online Community, Post Yes! A truck oil pan and pickup. Details. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. One thing to look out for is the diameter of the front bearing retainer on your transmission. Set includes: Engine mount brackets Engine mounts Hardware Made in USA Note: Motor mount conversion only; other parts required to complete conversion. 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. Even better: if you can take a couple of pictures of your existing engine compartment I can see if there anything else I may have forgotten. You have to use a small block v-8 transmission. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I think the tranny is ok, cause my brother did this same swap in his Duster and I don't remember him swapping out the tranny. Convert the ignition with a conversion kit while your swapping things. Product # MN1962. The front end work looks scary but isnt. Engine Conversion and Replacement Kit. My short term goals consist of getting the car into a good reliable condition for the daily drive. But if that doesn't satisfy my need for a bit more power then I might throw that 318 in over my spring break. 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