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. 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). S. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ newer 440 swap. 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. They have the 19.75" cable and also a 19.25" cable. i am not sure about standard trans swaps. Example: swap from an A engine to a B or RB or switch from a slant six to a V-8. I kind of hope he does just for simplisity's sake. Schumacher Creative Services, Inc. 951.440.8340 Also, aside from the standard motor mount changes, is there any differences mounting the small block tranny in place? 426 Hemi, 440 Big Block, and 340 Small Block engine swap solutions for your classic Dodge, Chrysler, or Plymouth. The mounts look like any of the pictures I've seen say they should. MSRP $175.99 set. You are using an out of date browser. 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. Don't dive in until you have most all the parts you will need. the six was original the 318 is a 1988, where can I find - Answered by a verified Classic Car Mechanic . Manage Settings I would like to know what all will and will not be needed in order to do so. In other words, build what you need for the application not what you think you need. Engine Conversion and Replacement Kit. Gives it a different feeling when driving. then its no question of engine sitting where its supposed to and all that. Manage Settings Convert the ignition with a conversion kit while your swapping things. I also plan on keeping the 7 1/4 rear for at least a little while. Trans-Dapt has done all of the work for you in making these engine swap motor mounts. i even used the gran fury ac compresssor because the 6 cyl ac is not the same. I have a 1980 Volare Duster and recently decided I want to do a slant six to 318 swap. the only things i did with the 318 was header,vc(for the oil cap)dip stick & tube from the other trans. rumblefish360 said: If the K is fine, leave it alone. 3.9 tbi to 5.9 carb, 2wd. Just what do I need to change out the 6? its all direct bolt ins. I noticed the 318 has an Electric Fuel Pump, and I was wondering if anyone has ever done this, I want to know if the wiring . I think mounting to the crossmember is the same. It does well enough empty, but when pulling a trailer or with a load in the back it doesn't like hills. 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 plan on changing that in the future as well. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. Floor humps for each tranny are different. 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. Engine Swap Motor Mounts. 2. 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. slant 6 to 318 conversion. (pre magnum) i used the shumacker kit. Anyone have either for sale? Your slant six either has a 9.25" 23-spline or 10" 23-spline clutch. As said, the BB mopar bellhousings are mech. Small Block Positive battery cable and neutral safety switch harness. Am I better off to swap K frames and avoid buying the brackets, or would there be more issues trying to do the k frame swap? Your transmission has a slant 6 bolt pattern, and so will only bolt to the 170/198/225 slant series of engines. I do plan on keeping the a230 for at least the time being. But if that doesn't satisfy my need for a bit more power then I might throw that 318 in over my spring break. No, not that I'm aware of. Throttle cables and brackets can be a PIA. $250.99. JavaScript is disabled. how much work to swap out the engine to the six?..am new to dodgesb so bear with me. 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 . Engine Conversion and Replacement Kit. the motor mounts are in different places . both of which use the small block bolt pattern. View Product Details. swap forum to be proper, 2nd, no. 5.9 Magnum powered Dodge Dart with the wheels up! Kits include coated brackets, urethane spool bushings, grade 8 hardware kit, and instructions. i did that swap. they are the same. Ten miles per gallon seems about right for that combination. Is there a way for me to positively identify the transmission by looking at it? But I did need to reconfig my dipstick tube,,, that won't be an issue on a SB. thanks John, 1971 4-eyed Shortbed D100 225 /6 727 AT 3.23 rear running on Sweet Lady Propane, *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*. Locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt it up. Connecting rods and pistons are going to be stock 225 pistons and rods. what body will be used? We started Magnumswap.com to provide low-cost high horsepower small block options to Mopar Enthusiasts. Swapping a 6 cyl. The /6 and 318 transmission cooler lines will be bent differently. Oct 18, 2022. It has a slant 6 witha manual overdrive tranny. 273 / 318 to 340 /360 Slant 6 to Big Block Slant 6 to Small Block . 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. Is this a bolt in swap or is it more??? They are hard to find and expansive if you can find them. Mainly to keep the car factory looking. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. $151.95. In doing the /6-V8 swap, I have used both kits. Big blocks can be installed in the later A-bodies by using the 383 K-member, brackets and insulators. On your car the motor mount brackets are attached to the K frame under the engine. This is a popular area for discussion. I have a 1980 Volare Duster and recently decided I want to do a slant six to 318 swap. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. I need a replacement engine and I was thinking about getting a newer model 360 to put in it, one that is fuel injected. Thanks Guys! Going . Worth? Hardware. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. I'm glad to have the cable I have now that I'm using the Eldelbrock Victor intake with a 1" spacer. Ok I understand now thank you. 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 An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Build it for speed, and it can put a lightweight car into the 12-second quarter-mile range. 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. Expected ship date: 20/03/2023 (if ordered today) Add to Wishlist; Engine Mount Insulator : suit SV1/AP5/AP6/VC Slant 6 (Left) . . For the most part at least. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. When i did th swap on mine i used the slant 6 radiator. . also an early b body 8.75 rear will drop wright in in place of the wimpy f body rear. HD539. Those big engines with tall intakes, do need a longer cable. AU$169.00. There are three basic combinations with this body style. A 76, I would put valve seals in it and mabe a timing chain set. You are using an out of date browser. Product # MN1962. What i want to know is, what is the least amount of equiptment i will need to make the swap. 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. On this episode I pull the old slant. Is it a 2v or 4v carb? Does anyone have any insight? take your time and get your workspace ready. Location. Yes! Headers and bracket kits are designed specifically for your Charger, Dart, Cuda, Challenger, Valiant, and many others. First of all, what transmission came stock in a 74 Duster slant six car? FWIW, upgrade your radiator to a brand new radiator if you can and be ahead of the game. 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.. There are no products listed under this category. Only the Hemi requires special pieces. Swap out your Slant 6 for a B/RB big block V8 power-plant with this engine swap set. The /6 trans won't work. Ram Year. Used Magnum engines are readily available, and . Mar 17, 2009. Just make sure transmission cooler lines to not rub anything or each other! So, in reality, the best thing to do then is to find a donor A body with the drive-train I want to ensure I have the correct parts to do the swap. 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 . That's my 500" 440, I used the M1 intake before witch is lower. Ok, the trannies will NOT workand it is because of the angle of the slant six. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. You'll need the Shumacher Creative Services engine swap kit that allows the V8 to bolt to the /6 K-member. The 318 and /6 radiator necks come out in different locations - so a radiator will be needed. Even towing. Classic set. On the Circle of the earth, Southern Man,Canada. 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. Your slant six either has a 9.25" 23-spline or 10" 23-spline clutch. 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. A few things to keep in mind. Chassis Swap Kit. View Details. thats all i remember for know, its been years. Just different rubber mounts. For more info, go to - god site, lots of info you will need. My 318 is a tired- am considering swapping into the truck a 225 slant six- how much work?? Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Your source for V8 Dodge Magnum Engine Swap-related tech. The Slant-Six head can safely withstand a 0.100 thousandths deck cut. The 318 weighs less. Add to Wishlist. 1967-69 A-Body, 1965 C-Body Original B/RB Kit. The 318 is a rebuild and the 87 Ram is just too rusty to let that 318 waste. There are some easy swaps that require no K-member change. Gen III HEMI Swap Shop. The /6 came with a 7.25, which is marginal with even a 318. Lol, 1st you prob. The 383/400 are B-series engines and the 413/426/440 are RB engines. BC Champion 3 Row Radiator for 1965 1966 Plymouth Valiant Slant 6 Engine #CC6566. Jul 21, 2021 #2 Aspen500 Well-Known Member. What's the difference between the 22 and the 26 when it comes to performance for a 318, Ok just to get an idea, would you be willing to sell me a 26 and the brackets for it when the time comes? There are three basic combinations with this body style. I want to put the 318 into my D100 and keep the 4 speed. 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. $796.94. 1966-74 Mopar B-Body 1967-76 Mopar A-Body 1970-74 Mopar E-Body Dakota Holley Gen III HEMI Swaps 1972-1993 Pick-up & Ramcharger Gen III Swaps Holley Terminator-X Gen III Hemi Systems Gen III Hemi Mounts / Brackets Gen III Hemi Mopar Crate Engine Installation Parts; Classic set. 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). 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? VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Swap out your Slant 6 for a B/RB big block V8 power-plant with this engine swap set. A basic LA 318 should work too. 4. Hi guys I got the use of my brother's computer and I need to ask a question. {fitment} Transmission - If you go 727, the shift linkage you have will work, but the slant 6 kickdown will not. A truck oil pan and pickup. They're about $20. Jan 21, 2013. Use the brackets and insulators from a 273 and bolt in a 273, or 318. 318. In particular a Chrysler Flathead 6 (in my case a stock 251) to a SB Chrysler (in my case a LA 318) engine swap. All V-8 K-members were the same, except for the Hemi. What model transmission is it? Make your engine swap easier with this motor mount swap set. OER MA2264A 1973-76 Fits Mopar A-Body Fits V8 318 Repl Radiator. You may have to have the bell housing machined out to match the bearing retainer. You mentioned something about the crankshaft being drilled for standard, what do you mean by that? As for wheels, if you plan disc brakes, you will get 5X4.5 hubs. It would be best to have a parts car to access for those things you miss. I think I might just stay with the six for now. Ramchargers, Traildusters, Durangos and other SUVs, Rams, Power Wagons, D/W 50s, Dakotas and other tru. Everyone who hasn't done it, thinks that a K-member swap looks intimidating It is really very simple and easy to do. It's not what you buy, it's what you build. thanks John Also I figured the wiring harness would have to be remade so that's no biggy. The 904 trans from the slant 6 will not work Schumacher makes motor V-8 mounts for /6 k-frames. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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 . You have to use the right clutch! 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. 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. If I remember correctly the cable gets a gentle loop with a turn to the carb, I can't imagine using a shorter cable. (1) Left LS Swap Motor Mount. Add to Wishlist. This makes engine swaps very easy, if you have a V-8 K-member. 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie, Inferno Red w/Light Graystone Two Tone Trim, 5.7 Hemi, 3.92 LSD, Loaded. Then there should be no problem save the mounts being crushed/worn. Don't know if that 3-speed will bolt up to a V8 bellhousing. it was pretty easy everything bolted up. and they said u couldnt run ac with that huge intake. by Hobcobble Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:15 pm, Post Hi there! $118.99. Thanks for the info guys. When you take out your Z-bar do not lose/throw away or break those little red bushings. 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. I do not have AC but do have PS and no power brakes. Whatever your goals, building and modifying a Slant Six is a lot of fun. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Depending on what you want to do with it, i would recommend using the stock exhaust manifolds. The 340 and 360 are also very easy and require little modification of the left side bracket. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories. Product # MM52313. i used the pan,mounts,water pump,dipstick and tube from the van. You will need the motor mount brackets. You must log in or register to reply here. if i had it to do over again, i would use simply swap the k member. how much work to swap out the engine to the six?..am new to dodgesb so bear with me. I've used the trans-dapt kit on my Dart, everything bolted in nice and the engine placement was in the right spot. The units are available for a . 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