A basic LA 318 should work too. 3.9 tbi to 5.9 carb, 2wd. But there are seemingly 2 issues. 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. You are using an out of date browser. Kits include coated brackets, urethane spool bushings, grade 8 hardware kit, and instructions. New cables are available. Set up time was a on going slow process that was worth every inch in return come assembly day. they are the same. Gives it a different feeling when driving. I've done two /6 - sb and one /6 - big block. 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. It's been a while but I think the tranny is different because of the engine angle, I was thinking it changed the location of the starter etc. Just doing some parts lookup.looks like the V8 clutch is a 10.5" 23-spline set up. The slant six, the V-8, and the Hemi. Jul 21, 2021 #2 Aspen500 Well-Known Member. Floor humps for each tranny are different. Whatever you're thinking about doing from routine maintenance to full-on restoration, odds are somebody around here already has. 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 . Includes: (2) Polyurethane GM Motor Mounts. ihated bending the NEW headers on the passenger side becaause they ratteled against the frame.save yourself the trouble and swap kmembers and even use the m body motor mounts as well. The drivers side mount location on the k frame seems to be oriented further forward than the passenger side, but the mounting locations on the block look to be relatively symmetrical. This effectively lowers the perch and is detailed in the instructions. It has a slant 6 witha manual overdrive tranny. There are some easy swaps that require no K-member change. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 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. Location. Swapping a 6 cyl. The np 435 uses the 11" clutch, the A833 and A833OD use the 10.5" clutch. Secondly, with that transmission work with a 318? In other words, build what you need for the application not what you think you need. No, not that I'm aware of. Swapping Engines in a 100$ Slant 6 Plymouth Volare - YouTube Theres one easy way to get rid of rod knock.. drop in a new (used) (million mile) engine. The splines are the sameit may work or it may not. 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. Any reputable machine shop can handle that (cheaper than scouring for another bellhousing). $796.94. . $154.95. The 318 and /6 radiator necks come out in different locations - so a radiator will be needed. It may not display this or other websites correctly. . You can actually swap to a V8 K frame and bolt in a V8 with factory parts. Swap out your Slant 6 for a B/RB big block V8 power-plant with this engine swap set. slant six and 318 bellhousings are different. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Just a matter of getting the engine and bellhousing. Oct 18, 2022. You are using an out of date browser. It might hold up behind a mild 318 but I'd plan on eventually replacing it with an 8.25" rear axle. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ 440 swap. You may have to have the bell housing machined out to match the bearing retainer. I did the Slant 6 to 318 swap a few years back. Trucks use a rear sump, not sure about vans. To do the swap you need to cut out the 6cyl frame mounts and weld in V8 frame mounts from a donor car or make your own. Big blocks can be installed in the later A-bodies by using the 383 K-member, brackets and insulators. JavaScript is disabled. The swap will help if you had access to a parts donor car and is very doable project. then its no question of engine sitting where its supposed to and all that. A person might still be able to use them. 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. MSRP $175.99 set. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. That's my 500" 440, I used the M1 intake before witch is lower. The E-body is the easiest to swap engines in, due to the fact that it was produced for five years and every V-8 except the 273 was offered. 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. Thanks Guys! it is NOT a direct swap. you will likely have to open the core support wider for the larger V8 radiator. Page 1 of 1. I'm glad to have the cable I have now that I'm using the Eldelbrock Victor intake with a 1" spacer. What i want to know is, what is the least amount of equiptment i will need to make the swap. He told me that when you're talking autos, then its the case, bellhousings are on manuals. He got a V8 parts car and got the k-frame and disc brakes from it. Superspare; Oct 17, 2022; 1971 - 1974 Mopars; 2. i have a 73 plymouth duster, with a slant six, 3spd auto im pretty shure its a 904 trans, and a 8 1/4 rearend, will a 318 bolt right in to the transmission, please help,, i was going to get those shumacker small block conversion motor mounts so thats taken care of You need a k-frame front end from a V8 car. When swapping out the engine in your hot rod, you need motor mounts and inserts that you can count on. Also, aside from that, the mounting locations seem to be too wide. Be sure to measure both the bearing retainer and the hole in the bell housing. I swapped my flathead 6 and powerflite with a 1964 model poly 318 and push button aluminum 727 in my 57 Plymouth. . There was no rush, so, why not relax and set it up. Those big engines with tall intakes, do need a longer cable. Use the brackets and insulators from a 273 and bolt in a 273, or 318. I would like to know what all will and will not be needed in order to do so. 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. View Product Details. 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. Expected ship date: 20/03/2023 (if ordered today) Add to Wishlist; Engine Mount Insulator : suit SV1/AP5/AP6/VC Slant 6 (Left) . Worth? {fitment} the salvage yards are full of 5th aves and diplomats grand fury's. Ok I understand now thank you. Don't know if that 3-speed will bolt up to a V8 bellhousing. 10 Years or so ago, I helped a friend swap a slant 6 for a 318 on his 85 ram. Designed to put a V8 engine into cars originally equipped with a slant 6. You must log in or register to reply here. Research it. Just what do I need to change out the 6? On the Circle of the earth, Southern Man,Canada. 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. What everybody else has said. No conversion kit or anything. Free shipping. I think I might just stay with the six for now. Use the TransDapt kit if there is one. A 318 Police Interceptor was essentially a 318 with 360 heads. Ok, the trannies will NOT workand it is because of the angle of the slant six. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Long term consists of making it fun while keeping it a daily. by Hobcobble Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:15 pm, Post If you have questions about your swap, please give us a call at 855-896-5263. by Daddiojoe Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:28 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, **OPEN TECHNICAL HELP FOR ALL SWEPTLINE MODELS AND PROBLEMS**, My 318 is a tired- am considering swapping into the truck a 225 slant six- how much work?? 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. Add to Cart. I would like to know what all will and will not be needed in order to do so. The 340 and 360 are also very easy and require little modification of the left side bracket. Ramchargers, Traildusters, Durangos and other SUVs, Rams, Power Wagons, D/W 50s, Dakotas and other tru. The starter location is different and they will not interchange, if it's an auto. Then there should be no problem save the mounts being crushed/worn. (1) Right LS Swap Motor Mount. i fond out later that an m body k is the same as an f body k member. There are three basic combinations with this body style. It may not display this or other websites correctly. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Headers and bracket kits are designed specifically for your Charger, Dart, Cuda, Challenger, Valiant, and many others. Worked hard at it. I lack the time and place right now. If it's a manual, yeah you can use it on the 318. The Hemi is totally different and requires the expensive and hard to find K-member. You have to use the right clutch! Rock Auto is one source. Engine Conversion and Replacement Kit. 3. For the most part at least. 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie, Inferno Red w/Light Graystone Two Tone Trim, 5.7 Hemi, 3.92 LSD, Loaded. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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. I had a Valiant slant 6 and ended up selling it, just didn't make me smile enough. 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 not familiar with slant-6 trucks, but the 318/360/400 & cummins all mount to the same suspension cross members. RamchargerCentral.Com is a Dodge truck community built by a vast number of experienced owners. View All. Going . i did that swap. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. i used the pan,mounts,water pump,dipstick and tube from the van. The 440 will fit on the same K-member. The trans if it's. its all direct bolt ins. These K frames can be hard . This intake is 4" taller and I don't think there's going to be a loop. 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. swap forum to be proper, 2nd, no. There's a good chance the car has a 7.25" axle if it was a slant 6 car. The /6 trans won't work. All V-8 K-members were the same, except for the Hemi. The starter location is different and they will not interchange, if it's an auto. GM LS Engine to Small Block Chevy Chassis. There are three basic questions to be asked. I do not have AC but do have PS and no power brakes. JavaScript is disabled. Manage Settings The 318 weighs less. 1973-74 Mopar A / B-Body Slant 6 To B/Rb Big Block Engine Motor Mount Swap Set. Manage Settings Thanks! I used my slant's 3 speed on my 318 and on my 340. Kits include coated brackets, urethane spool bushings, grade 8 hardware kit, and instructions. The biggeraxle is also going to be 8.25-8,75, with 5X4.5 bolt pattern. Trans Dapt 4695: Engine Swap Motor Mount Kit Mopar 340-360 (LA Series) into 1967-1972 Mopar A-Body Chassis with Slant 6-Cyl - JEGS High Performance Steering & Suspension Motor Mounts, Plates & Struts Trans Dapt Engine Swap Motor Mounts and Kits View All Trans Dapt Engine Swap Motor Mounts and Kits A truck oil pan and pickup. slant 6 to 318 conversion. also an early b body 8.75 rear will drop wright in in place of the wimpy f body rear. All it took was a new bellhousing, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. 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. That's a big old truck with a lot of parasitic drag in the drive line. The best setup for a Slant 6 would be a set of Molnar long rods and a matching set of Wiseco pistons, but running those would cost about $1,200 in parts. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As for wheels, if you plan disc brakes, you will get 5X4.5 hubs. JavaScript is disabled. the only things i did with the 318 was header,vc(for the oil cap)dip stick & tube from the other trans. Mar 12, 2010 My 82 Utiline has a slant 6/A833 combo in it. Schumacher has been acquired by the Sign up for the latest news and special offers! At 59.2 . Simply locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt them in. 1967-72 Mopar A-Body Slant 6 To 340Ci / 360Ci Small Block Motor Swap Mount Set. You will need the motor mount brackets. 5.9 Magnum powered Dodge Dart with the wheels up! Six cylinder conversions will require the change to the V-8 K-member. originally equipped with a Slant 6. You do not have to change the K member, however. A third alternative, though it requires more skill, would be to cut the ears off the slant 6 subframe and weld them in the location for the V8. both LA engines. JavaScript is disabled. Free shipping. ?- truck is a 68 w200 with a NP 435, hydraulic clutch, etc. . Engine pulleys and brackets (front of engine), Throttle cable(*) and Radiator is a maybe. Classic set. Its an automatic.. just so there's no more confusion about that. Trans-Dapt has done all of the work for you in making these engine swap motor mounts. Add to Wishlist. It just needs a V8 and my budget is all but non existent lol. 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. Convert the ignition with a conversion kit while your swapping things. Ten miles per gallon seems about right for that combination. . 1967-72 A-Body V8 340/360 Replacement or Upgrade Kit. Np435 and 833 bellhousings are different. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Never had an issue with heat. Chassis Swap Kit. The 904 trans from the slant 6 will not work Schumacher makes motor V-8 mounts for /6 k-frames. Used Schu's on my HEMI, good quality stuff. I've used the trans-dapt kit on my Dart, everything bolted in nice and the engine placement was in the right spot. We started Magnumswap.com to provide low-cost high horsepower small block options to Mopar Enthusiasts. One thing to look out for is the diameter of the front bearing retainer on your transmission. The 318 is a rebuild and the 87 Ram is just too rusty to let that 318 waste. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. 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.. Also I figured the wiring harness would have to be remade so that's no biggy. It's the perfect engine for Mopar's early A-Body cars like a 1964 Valiant Station Wagon or a 1966 Barracuda. 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. 1981 D150 'Slant Six to 440 Swap' . Everyone who hasn't done it, thinks that a K-member swap looks intimidating It is really very simple and easy to do. 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. Just make sure transmission cooler lines to not rub anything or each other! This reduces chamber volume from 54 to 44cc and bumps compression from 8.4 to 9.2:1 with stock flat-top pistons. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Make your engine swap easier with this motor mount swap set. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. i used a904 with manual reverse valv bodyand tci 3500 converter. Classic set. Both modifications will make your current wheels usable. 1967-72 A-Body V8 273/318 Replacement or Upgrade Kit. Also, aside from the standard motor mount changes, is there any differences mounting the small block tranny in place? it will work with minor changes. it was pretty easy everything bolted up. i also found that it would have been cheaper to do the k member swap.because for me headers fitting right was an issue. 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 . 79 aspen slant six to a 360/360 horse mp crate motor. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Many [San Antonio Mopar Club] members want to make engine changes from one family to another. Cheaper & simple. They are hard to find and expansive if you can find them. The two transmission bolt patterns are ABSOLUTELY NOT . banditluda Active Member Joined Sep 24, 2014 Messages 26 The units are available for a . Set includes: Engine mount brackets Engine mounts Hardware Made in USA Note: Motor mount conversion only; other parts required to complete conversion. Is this a bolt in swap or is it more??? The slant six, the V-8, and the Hemi. The front end work looks scary but isnt. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full . Trans-Dapt Performance Engine Swap Motor Mounts. . This easier to do before engine install - than afterwards. But I did need to reconfig my dipstick tube,,, that won't be an issue on a SB. Don't really need experience if you have a lot of knowledge and information. the 70's dont have computers. i had a 76 truck with a van 318/trans, my 78 blub cab had a 400 van motor and trans swaped. i even used the gran fury ac compresssor because the 6 cyl ac is not the same. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories. I have the opportunity to get a 318 out of a 72 duster. Check where the sump is in the oil pan--you may (or may not) need to swap them. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. A forum community dedicated to all Dodge owners and enthusiasts. 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. I kind of hope he does just for simplisity's sake. 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. thats all i remember for know, its been years. There is a member here F body Deconstructor Jim. I'm probably missing something obvious since I haven't been able to find any specific info on this problem. 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? Your transmission has a slant 6 bolt pattern, and so will only bolt to the 170/198/225 slant series of engines. All said and done, it's a pretty straight forward swap. want the eng. Works on vehicles with or without power steering. Your slant six either has a 9.25" 23-spline or 10" 23-spline clutch. Used Magnum engines are readily available, and . You can find a v-8 A body like yours, and whack the motor mounts out of it. Connecting rods and pistons are going to be stock 225 pistons and rods. Originally focused on the Ram Charger / Trail Duster, our members own, drive and wrench on Mopars from the 40s to the current day. You also need to check on the throttle linkages and kickdown linkages, because I think vans and trucks use different linkage. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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. 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. Replies 22 My brother corrected me when I asked about the bellhousing. Another 11 second run down the quarter mile. Throttle cables and brackets can be a PIA. 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. 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. 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 . The Slant-Six head can safely withstand a 0.100 thousandths deck cut. 1967-69 A-Body, 1965 C-Body Original B/RB Kit. The 170/225 slant 6 is an G/RG engine and the 273/318/340/360 are A/LA engines. When i did th swap on mine i used the slant 6 radiator. NOTE: The driver's side mounting perch on the '73 & Up K-member interferes with any V8 block and B/RB oil pump. Don't dive in until you have most all the parts you will need. S. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ newer 440 swap. Gen III HEMI Swap Shop. Transmission - If you go 727, the shift linkage you have will work, but the slant 6 kickdown will not. Dont want to weld on the chassis for engine mounts, etc. The splines are the same.it may work or it may not. Note: The mounts can be shifted somewhat front-to-back (to allow the transmission mount to align with the transmission mount crossmember) and . Add to Wishlist. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Simply locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt them in. In particular a Chrysler Flathead 6 (in my case a stock 251) to a SB Chrysler (in my case a LA 318) engine swap. Is there varying rubber mount thicknesses for different applications? They're about $20. ?- truck is a 68 w200 with a NP 435, hydraulic clutch, etc. Unless you want to go all out on engine, which just get a 360 crate, stick with the six, and make the car nice. This has been really helpful for me. I am no gearhead or performance junkie. except i had an auto. The truck has a 6 inch suspension lift and a 3 inch body lift with Mickey Thompson tires on it. View Details. V8 swap questions. Works on vehicleswith or without power steering. the motor mounts are in different places . Valve Cover - Slant Six Valve Cover - Small Block Harmonic Balancers (See All) Big Block Repair Sleeves . 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