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? 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. He told me that when you're talking autos, then its the case, bellhousings are on manuals. If I remember correctly the cable gets a gentle loop with a turn to the carb, I can't imagine using a shorter cable. it was pretty easy everything bolted up. Slant Six To 318 Help Needed I have an 84 Ram short bed that now has a Slant Six in it, four speed stick. Just doing some parts lookup.looks like the V8 clutch is a 10.5" 23-spline set up. Note: The mounts can be shifted somewhat front-to-back (to allow the transmission mount to align with the transmission mount crossmember) and . This effectively lowers the perch and is detailed in the instructions. 1973-74 Mopar A / B-Body Slant 6 To B/Rb Big Block Engine Motor Mount Swap Set. Engine Conversion and Replacement Kit. in a 1974 dodge dart. both LA engines. Manage Settings Lol, 1st you prob. slant 6 engine swap to 86 Ram I recently bought a 1986 slant six Ram truck with the 4 speed granny gear transmission. 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 . $151.95. 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 . Its an automatic.. just so there's no more confusion about that. That's a big old truck with a lot of parasitic drag in the drive line. They have the 19.75" cable and also a 19.25" cable. the motor mounts are in different places . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Simply locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt them in. Jul 21, 2021 #2 Aspen500 Well-Known Member. 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. Schumacher Creative Services, Inc. 951.440.8340 Now if you bolt up your engine and trans combination and start to install it from the rear first you will always line up correctly on the K-member regardless of the engine/trans combination. Oct 2, 2004 Hi guys I got the use of my brother's computer and I need to ask a question. You do not have to change the K member, however. The Super Coupe stays as my gas guzzling summer car. FWIW, upgrade your radiator to a brand new radiator if you can and be ahead of the game. New cables are available. 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. Anyone have either for sale? Also I haven't bought anything for the swap just yet on account that I lack 2 of the 3 main things you need to do just about anything major to a car. Trucks use a rear sump, not sure about vans. Manage Settings 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. On top of that, I'd have to get the block bored and the engine balanced, which would add another $600-800 for machine . If so how much would you want for them. Engine. Example: swap from an A engine to a B or RB or switch from a slant six to a V-8. It does well enough empty, but when pulling a trailer or with a load in the back it doesn't like hills. I do not have AC but do have PS and no power brakes. View Product Details. Free shipping. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Just a matter of getting the engine and bellhousing. I have headers and a four barrel intake for it that I will throw on soon. They are hard to find and expansive if you can find them. We started Magnumswap.com to provide low-cost high horsepower small block options to Mopar Enthusiasts. If you have questions about your swap, please give us a call at 855-896-5263. It might hold up behind a mild 318 but I'd plan on eventually replacing it with an 8.25" rear axle. Thanks. The two transmission bolt patterns are ABSOLUTELY NOT . It just needs a V8 and my budget is all but non existent lol. Unless you want to go all out on engine, which just get a 360 crate, stick with the six, and make the car nice. i also found that it would have been cheaper to do the k member swap.because for me headers fitting right was an issue. I used my slant's 3 speed on my 318 and on my 340. its neat to pull up to a light with that 484/284 cam with its lopy idle windows up and not sweating. I plan on changing that in the future as well. They're about $20. The engine starts easily and runs well, but of course it doesn't have a heck of a lot of power. . I lack the time and place right now. On the Circle of the earth, Southern Man,Canada. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. It would be best to have a parts car to access for those things you miss. On this episode I pull the old slant. Check if this part fits your vehicle . You have to use the right clutch! It's definitely not a bolt in deal. The Slant-Six head can safely withstand a 0.100 thousandths deck cut. 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 440 will fit on the same K-member. My 318 is a tired- am considering swapping into the truck a 225 slant six- how much work?? Then there should be no problem save the mounts being crushed/worn. 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 helpful tip for engine swappers: Imagine a manual transmission with a bell housing; now imagine a 904 or 727 sitting by itself. 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. I swapped my flathead 6 and powerflite with a 1964 model poly 318 and push button aluminum 727 in my 57 Plymouth. It's not what you buy, it's what you build. (1) Left LS Swap Motor Mount. As said, the BB mopar bellhousings are mech. What model transmission is it? linkage. how much work to swap out the engine to the six?..am new to dodgesb so bear with me. 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. its all direct bolt ins. 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. want the eng. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Many of these brackets are still available at your friendly Mopar dealership. At 59.2 . The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Ramchargers, Traildusters, Durangos and other SUVs, Rams, Power Wagons, D/W 50s, Dakotas and other tru. The /6 and 318 transmission cooler lines will be bent differently. to 318 8 cyl. Stay away from big blocks in this body. Convert the ignition with a conversion kit while your swapping things. 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. That's my 500" 440, I used the M1 intake before witch is lower. 318 swap? 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You are using an out of date browser. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Also, aside from the standard motor mount changes, is there any differences mounting the small block tranny in place? There are three basic combinations with this body style. Works on vehicles with or without power steering. Six cylinder conversions will require the change to the V-8 K-member. There are some easy swaps that require no K-member change. Does anyone have any insight? This intake is 4" taller and I don't think there's going to be a loop. 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. Dont want to weld on the chassis for engine mounts, etc. The price of radiators have gone up sense last time I looked. Engine Swap Motor Mounts. take your time and get your workspace ready. 33293 Views 18 Replies 14 Participants Last post by Swampwalker3, . Everyone who hasn't done it, thinks that a K-member swap looks intimidating It is really very simple and easy to do. 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? Chrysler drilled the back side of crankshafts for a pilot bushing which the manual transmission input shaft slides into/rides on. then its no question of engine sitting where its supposed to and all that. Ten miles per gallon seems about right for that combination. The splines are the same.it may work or it may not. V8 swap questions. Hi guys I got the use of my brother's computer and I need to ask a question. i am not sure about standard trans swaps. Simply locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt them in. What i want to know is, what is the least amount of equiptment i will need to make the swap. You are using an out of date browser. Depending on what you want to do with it, i would recommend using the stock exhaust manifolds. 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; Ideally the swap kit. 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. 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. both of which use the big block bolt pattern. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. (1) Right LS Swap Motor Mount. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Somebody please list out the parts needed so I can start buying. You can find a v-8 A body like yours, and whack the motor mounts out of it. The /6 trans won't work. also an early b body 8.75 rear will drop wright in in place of the wimpy f body rear. 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). BC Champion 3 Row Radiator for 1965 1966 Plymouth Valiant Slant 6 Engine #CC6566. 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 thanks John The engine I have found is from a 2001 . 5.9 Magnum powered Dodge Dart with the wheels up! A Slant Six built for economy can get almost 30 miles per gallon. Kits include coated brackets, urethane spool bushings, grade 8 hardware kit, and instructions. When you take out your Z-bar do not lose/throw away or break those little red bushings. OER MA2264A 1973-76 Fits Mopar A-Body Fits V8 318 Repl Radiator. Your source for V8 Dodge Magnum Engine Swap-related tech. You must log in or register to reply here. I just got a 1978 Dodge 3/4 ton, 15 passenger maxivan with 318 and auto given to me . Add to Wishlist. The 318 is a rebuild and the 87 Ram is just too rusty to let that 318 waste. Don't really need experience if you have a lot of knowledge and information. Also, aside from the standard motor mount changes, is there any differences mounting the small block tranny in place? 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. Set includes: Engine mount brackets Engine mounts Hardware Made in USA Note: Motor mount conversion only; other parts required to complete conversion. For the most part at least. No conversion kit or anything. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. I have the opportunity to get a 318 out of a 72 duster. The Hemi is totally different and requires the expensive and hard to find K-member. Designed to put a V8 engine into cars originally equipped with a slant 6. $154.95. All said and done, it's a pretty straight forward swap. Gives it a different feeling when driving. Hardware. Transmission - If you go 727, the shift linkage you have will work, but the slant 6 kickdown will not. i fond out later that an m body k is the same as an f body k member. It's the perfect engine for Mopar's early A-Body cars like a 1964 Valiant Station Wagon or a 1966 Barracuda. '61-'71 Dodge Sweptline Truck Online Community, Post For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The /6 came with a 7.25, which is marginal with even a 318. $796.94. The slant six, the V-8, and the Hemi. {fitment} Ok I understand now thank you. HD539. 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? Engine pulleys and brackets (front of engine), Throttle cable(*) and Radiator is a maybe. JavaScript is disabled. A basic LA 318 should work too. 85 Ram Slant 6 to 88 318 V8 Swap. MSRP $175.99 set. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. I have a 1980 Volare Duster and recently decided I want to do a slant six to 318 swap. You are using an out of date browser. Connecting rods and pistons are going to be stock 225 pistons and rods. Rock Auto is one source. and will a K-member change be required? Example: a '66 Charger with a 318 can become a 383 or 440 car with relative ease. Come join the discussion about Hemis, RAM trucks, Mopar performance, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! What model transmission is it? Used Schu's on my HEMI, good quality stuff. 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. There are three basic questions to be asked. There's a good chance the car has a 7.25" axle if it was a slant 6 car. You have to use a small block v-8 transmission. The biggeraxle is also going to be 8.25-8,75, with 5X4.5 bolt pattern. He got a V8 parts car and got the k-frame and disc brakes from it. 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. The engine compartment is too small and one problem leads to another. It is easy to do all this. Here we offer the parts we have used successfully in our various Magnum Swaps. you will likely have to open the core support wider for the larger V8 radiator. 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. Cheaper & simple. I kind of hope he does just for simplisity's sake. Continue with Recommended Cookies. In particular a Chrysler Flathead 6 (in my case a stock 251) to a SB Chrysler (in my case a LA 318) engine swap. 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. 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie, Inferno Red w/Light Graystone Two Tone Trim, 5.7 Hemi, 3.92 LSD, Loaded. But there are seemingly 2 issues. Bud,Get a 22" radiator It will bolt right in. 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. View All. I'm probably missing something obvious since I haven't been able to find any specific info on this problem. The splines are the sameit may work or it may not. Np435 and 833 bellhousings are different. by jopa Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:57 pm, Post I had a brand spanking new 86 W150 with a slant six and the best I could do was 16 mpg. Chassis Swap Kit. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 318. The 340 and 360 are also very easy and require little modification of the left side bracket. 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. The 904 trans from the slant 6 will not work Schumacher makes motor V-8 mounts for /6 k-frames. the salvage yards are full of 5th aves and diplomats grand fury's. When i did th swap on mine i used the slant 6 radiator. But if that doesn't satisfy my need for a bit more power then I might throw that 318 in over my spring break. .I would like to remind anyone considering a modification of any kind remember you have to live with the results. $250.99. When swapping out the engine in your hot rod, you need motor mounts and inserts that you can count on. Set includes: Engine mount brackets Engine mounts Hardware Made in USA . by Hobcobble Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:15 pm, Post I've had this /6 in this car for way too many years. This makes engine swaps very easy, if you have a V-8 K-member. 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'm thinking about yanking the slant for a 318, but would like to keep the manual trans. S. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ newer 440 swap. I had a Valiant slant 6 and ended up selling it, just didn't make me smile enough. MSRP $175.99 set. I'm dry fitting my 318 block to my 72 k frame. and one things not right. I just got used 318 a body mounts off a guy. Don't know if that 3-speed will bolt up to a V8 bellhousing. 1967-72 Dart, Duster, Valiant, etc. The distance on all transmissions from the crossmember mount to the front of the bellhousing or case is exactly 22.66 inches. I appreciate the support. This has been really helpful for me. Every thing goes in smooth. I would like to know what all will and will not be needed in order to do so. 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 Just make sure transmission cooler lines to not rub anything or each other! The 318 weighs less. ?- truck is a 68 w200 with a NP 435, hydraulic clutch, etc. Just different rubber mounts. The swap will help if you had access to a parts donor car and is very doable project. Trans-Dapt has done all of the work for you in making these engine swap motor mounts. and they said u couldnt run ac with that huge intake. slant six and 318 bellhousings are different. 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. Is this a bolt in swap or is it more??? Thanks! JavaScript is disabled. This reduces chamber volume from 54 to 44cc and bumps compression from 8.4 to 9.2:1 with stock flat-top pistons. A person might still be able to use them. A truck oil pan and pickup. I'm glad to have the cable I have now that I'm using the Eldelbrock Victor intake with a 1" spacer. The truck has a 6 inch suspension lift and a 3 inch body lift with Mickey Thompson tires on it. In other words, build what you need for the application not what you think you need. Swap out your Slant 6 for a B/RB big block V8 power-plant with this engine swap set. It seems as though if there were mounts at least twice the thickness as what exists in the pictures, it would be closer. What everybody else has said. 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. Mar 12, 2010 My 82 Utiline has a slant 6/A833 combo in it. The 318 and /6 radiator necks come out in different locations - so a radiator will be needed. There are three basic combinations with this body style. 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 . 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. The 383/400 are B-series engines and the 413/426/440 are RB engines. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full . Worth? Had an exhaust shop weld in a new exhaust for a couple hundred bucks. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Page 1 of 1. Going . Your slant six either has a 9.25" 23-spline or 10" 23-spline clutch. Oct 18, 2022. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Both modifications will make your current wheels usable. 1967-69 A-Body, 1965 C-Body Original B/RB Kit. 10 Years or so ago, I helped a friend swap a slant 6 for a 318 on his 85 ram. Keep in mind, if you go with the 727, you'll need a different drive shaft as the 727 is longer. Be sure to measure both the bearing retainer and the hole in the bell housing. Yes! Any reputable machine shop can handle that (cheaper than scouring for another bellhousing). I'm basically trying to keep my costs as minimal as possible. the six was original the 318 is a 1988, where can I find - Answered by a verified Classic Car Mechanic . 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 V-8 used the same K member as the slant six. the 70's dont have computers. 3.9 tbi to 5.9 carb, 2wd. A 76, I would put valve seals in it and mabe a timing chain set. Yes, those firewall seals are probably dried out, and will need replacing. Where the outlaws live. If the engine mounts are from an A body 318, is so no problems. Hi there! 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. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. But I did need to reconfig my dipstick tube,,, that won't be an issue on a SB. There are no products listed under this category. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. RamchargerCentral.Com is a Dodge truck community built by a vast number of experienced owners. banditluda Active Member Joined Sep 24, 2014 Messages 26 Kits include coated brackets, urethane spool bushings, grade 8 hardware kit, and instructions. Inferno red w/Light Graystone Two Tone Trim, 5.7 Hemi, good quality stuff some of our partners process! About right for that combination six- how much would you want to weld the. 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