I have a 1984 Dodge Ram Prospector with a blown 318 in it. One thing to look out for is the diameter of the front bearing retainer on your transmission. I just got a 1978 Dodge 3/4 ton, 15 passenger maxivan with 318 and auto given to me . It does well enough empty, but when pulling a trailer or with a load in the back it doesn't like hills. what body will be used? It's definitely not a bolt in deal. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Mar 12, 2010 My 82 Utiline has a slant 6/A833 combo in it. Did your desired combination ever exist? 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. Lol, 1st you prob. Whatever your goals, building and modifying a Slant Six is a lot of fun. 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. 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. ?- truck is a 68 w200 with a NP 435, hydraulic clutch, etc. I have a 1980 Volare Duster and recently decided I want to do a slant six to 318 swap. A person might still be able to use them. Free shipping. This makes engine swaps very easy, if you have a V-8 K-member. Somebody please list out the parts needed so I can start buying. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Set includes: Engine mount brackets Engine mounts Hardware Made in USA . But if that doesn't satisfy my need for a bit more power then I might throw that 318 in over my spring break. Engine pulleys and brackets (front of engine), Throttle cable(*) and Radiator is a maybe. 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. For the most part at least. I think I might just stay with the six for now. Works on vehicleswith or without power steering. The 8 1/4 rear will hold up to a street 318. 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; Actually the 6 Throttle cable works fine. Ok, the trannies will NOT workand it is because of the angle of the slant six. Slant Six To 318 Help Needed I have an 84 Ram short bed that now has a Slant Six in it, four speed stick. both of which use the small block bolt pattern. 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? Superspare; Oct 17, 2022; 1971 - 1974 Mopars; 2. I'm thinking about yanking the slant for a 318, but would like to keep the manual trans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. i did that swap. You must log in or register to reply here. It would be best to have a parts car to access for those things you miss. Add to Wishlist. GM LS Engine to Small Block Chevy Chassis. You will need the motor mount brackets. This reduces chamber volume from 54 to 44cc and bumps compression from 8.4 to 9.2:1 with stock flat-top pistons. Bud,Get a 22" radiator It will bolt right in. There are three basic combinations with this body style. I have been wanting to swap the Slant Six for a 318 that is now in an 87 Ram. When swapping out the engine in your hot rod, you need motor mounts and inserts that you can count on. it will work with minor changes. Simply locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt them in. Ten miles per gallon seems about right for that combination. View Details. He got a V8 parts car and got the k-frame and disc brakes from it. I just got used 318 a body mounts off a guy. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. It is easy to do all this. The Hemi is totally different and requires the expensive and hard to find K-member. FWIW, upgrade your radiator to a brand new radiator if you can and be ahead of the game. Throttle cables and brackets can be a PIA. A Slant Six built for economy can get almost 30 miles per gallon. the motor mounts are in different places . Jul 21, 2021 #2 Aspen500 Well-Known Member. it is NOT a direct swap. Classic set. If so how much would you want for them. Many [San Antonio Mopar Club] members want to make engine changes from one family to another. Where the outlaws live. There's a good chance the car has a 7.25" axle if it was a slant 6 car. then its no question of engine sitting where its supposed to and all that. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full . it was pretty easy everything bolted up. Your slant six either has a 9.25" 23-spline or 10" 23-spline clutch. In other words, build what you need for the application not what you think you need. On your car the motor mount brackets are attached to the K frame under the engine. I've had this /6 in this car for way too many years. Plan it out first. 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. 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. Make your engine swap easier with this motor mount swap set. The 318 uses certain pieces, the 340 and 360 use the same pieces, and the 383, 400, and 440 use the same pieces. No, not that I'm aware of. Secondly, with that transmission work with a 318? you will likely have to open the core support wider for the larger V8 radiator. All V-8 K-members were the same, except for the Hemi. The two transmission bolt patterns are ABSOLUTELY NOT . Another 11 second run down the quarter mile. Used Schu's on my HEMI, good quality stuff. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 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? . Use the brackets and insulators from a 273 and bolt in a 273, or 318. Six cylinder conversions will require the change to the V-8 K-member. linkage. Mar 17, 2009. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 79 aspen slant six to a 360/360 horse mp crate motor. It has a slant 6 witha manual overdrive tranny. slant 6 to 318 conversion. Thanks! The np 435 uses the 11" clutch, the A833 and A833OD use the 10.5" clutch. Learn More. Page 1 of 1. All said and done, it's a pretty straight forward swap. This is the dimension on all transmissions. thats all i remember for know, its been years. 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. Schumacher Creative Services, Inc. 951.440.8340 View Product Details. 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 This has been really helpful for me. Add to Wishlist. 33293 Views 18 Replies 14 Participants Last post by Swampwalker3, . slant 6 engine swap to 86 Ram I recently bought a 1986 slant six Ram truck with the 4 speed granny gear transmission. Just different rubber mounts. Top. Manage Settings Originally focused on the Ram Charger / Trail Duster, our members own, drive and wrench on Mopars from the 40s to the current day. What model transmission is it? 426 Hemi, 440 Big Block, and 340 Small Block engine swap solutions for your classic Dodge, Chrysler, or Plymouth. You can find a v-8 A body like yours, and whack the motor mounts out of it. Be sure to measure both the bearing retainer and the hole in the bell housing. The front end work looks scary but isnt. i also found that it would have been cheaper to do the k member swap.because for me headers fitting right was an issue. Just doing some parts lookup.looks like the V8 clutch is a 10.5" 23-spline set up. 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. JavaScript is disabled. 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. 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. rumblefish360 said: If the K is fine, leave it alone. Connecting rods and pistons are going to be stock 225 pistons and rods. Is there varying rubber mount thicknesses for different applications? 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. 1967-69 A-Body, 1965 C-Body Original B/RB Kit. You also need to check on the throttle linkages and kickdown linkages, because I think vans and trucks use different linkage. The 318 weighs less. I've used the trans-dapt kit on my Dart, everything bolted in nice and the engine placement was in the right spot. This makes engine swaps very easy, if you have a V-8 K-member. In doing the /6-V8 swap, I have used both kits. Floor humps for each tranny are different. 318. 1967-72 Dart, Duster, Valiant, etc. 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. Just what do I need to change out the 6? MSRP $175.99 set. MSRP $175.99 set. Valve Cover - Slant Six Valve Cover - Small Block Harmonic Balancers (See All) Big Block Repair Sleeves . they are the same. Check where the sump is in the oil pan--you may (or may not) need to swap them. Cheaper & simple. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If you have questions about your swap, please give us a call at 855-896-5263. 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. Swapping a 6 cyl. A truck oil pan and pickup. swap forum to be proper, 2nd, no. take your time and get your workspace ready. Ok I understand now thank you. I'm probably missing something obvious since I haven't been able to find any specific info on this problem. Jan 21, 2013. Oct 9, 2017 #2 BudW Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 4, 2012 The /6 trans won't work. I have the opportunity to get a 318 out of a 72 duster. i used the pan,mounts,water pump,dipstick and tube from the van. . Swap out your Slant 6 for a B/RB big block V8 power-plant with this engine swap set. '61-'71 Dodge Sweptline Truck Online Community, Post A basic LA 318 should work too. Example: a '66 Charger with a 318 can become a 383 or 440 car with relative ease. i fond out later that an m body k is the same as an f body k member. 1967-72 A-Body V8 340/360 Replacement or Upgrade Kit. its neat to pull up to a light with that 484/284 cam with its lopy idle windows up and not sweating. Then again, I was a healthier and a slight bit younger. I had a Valiant slant 6 and ended up selling it, just didn't make me smile enough. 3.9 tbi to 5.9 carb, 2wd. 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. i even used the gran fury ac compresssor because the 6 cyl ac is not the same. 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. The 318 and /6 radiator necks come out in different locations - so a radiator will be needed. I would like to know what all will and will not be needed in order to do so. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I do plan on keeping the a230 for at least the time being. I want to replace the 6 with either a 318 or 360. 5.9 Magnum powered Dodge Dart with the wheels up! I also plan on keeping the 7 1/4 rear for at least a little while. Oct 2, 2004 Hi guys I got the use of my brother's computer and I need to ask a question. Simply locate the correct brackets and insulators and bolt them in. You'll need a trans with a small block (273/318/340/360) or a big block (383/400/413/426/440) pattern to swap in one of those motors. They have the 19.75" cable and also a 19.25" cable. Engine Conversion and Replacement Kit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. . if i had it to do over again, i would use simply swap the k member. Product # MM52313. I do not have AC but do have PS and no power brakes. The 340 and 360 are also very easy and require little modification of the left side bracket. NOTE: The driver's side mounting perch on the '73 & Up K-member interferes with any V8 block and B/RB oil pump. Trans-Dapt has done all of the work for you in making these engine swap motor mounts. It's not what you buy, it's what you build. What everybody else has said. If I remember correctly the cable gets a gentle loop with a turn to the carb, I can't imagine using a shorter cable. I appreciate the support. Anyone have either for sale? Also, aside from that, the mounting locations seem to be too wide. 1984. also an early b body 8.75 rear will drop wright in in place of the wimpy f body rear. Is this a bolt in swap or is it more??? The 904 trans from the slant 6 will not work Schumacher makes motor V-8 mounts for /6 k-frames. Big blocks can be installed in the later A-bodies by using the 383 K-member, brackets and insulators. the 70's dont have computers. It seems as though if there were mounts at least twice the thickness as what exists in the pictures, it would be closer. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ 440 swap. Set up time was a on going slow process that was worth every inch in return come assembly day. RamchargerCentral.Com is a Dodge truck community built by a vast number of experienced owners. both of which use the big block bolt pattern. Oct 18, 2022. Manage Settings Even towing. I'm glad to have the cable I have now that I'm using the Eldelbrock Victor intake with a 1" spacer. Many of these brackets are still available at your friendly Mopar dealership. 1967-72 A-Body V8 273/318 Replacement or Upgrade Kit. the only things i did with the 318 was header,vc(for the oil cap)dip stick & tube from the other trans. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Make your engine swap easier with this motor mount swap set. V8 swap questions. A forum community dedicated to all Dodge owners and enthusiasts. JavaScript is disabled. 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Laramie, Inferno Red w/Light Graystone Two Tone Trim, 5.7 Hemi, 3.92 LSD, Loaded. This is a popular area for discussion. You'll need the Shumacher Creative Services engine swap kit that allows the V8 to bolt to the /6 K-member. JavaScript is disabled. 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. MSRP $175.99 set. You are using an out of date browser. View All. The splines are the same.it may work or it may not. (1) Right LS Swap Motor Mount. 1981 D150 'Slant Six to 440 Swap' . We started Magnumswap.com to provide low-cost high horsepower small block options to Mopar Enthusiasts. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Had an exhaust shop weld in a new exhaust for a couple hundred bucks. Your source for V8 Dodge Magnum Engine Swap-related tech. Includes: (2) Polyurethane GM Motor Mounts. the salvage yards are full of 5th aves and diplomats grand fury's. I lost the folder that had all of the details on throttle cables. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 10 Years or so ago, I helped a friend swap a slant 6 for a 318 on his 85 ram. It's the perfect engine for Mopar's early A-Body cars like a 1964 Valiant Station Wagon or a 1966 Barracuda. I swapped my flathead 6 and powerflite with a 1964 model poly 318 and push button aluminum 727 in my 57 Plymouth. Details. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Depending on what you want to do with it, i would recommend using the stock exhaust manifolds. 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