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Offline wiging19

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Re: upgrading to a big block
« Reply #30 on: November 07, 2007 - 03:41:27 PM »
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Re: upgrading to a big block
« Reply #31 on: November 07, 2007 - 05:11:21 PM »
I swapped out a 318 in my 73 Challenger for a 440.  Was a quick job. 
Needed teh following parts:
3. Driveshaft - no one mentioned this but you will need it modified for length

8. Power steering brackets

If the car already got a 727, I dont think you need a new driveshaft length  :clueless:

What do you meen with "Power steering brackets"..???
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Re: upgrading to a big block
« Reply #32 on: November 07, 2007 - 06:43:53 PM »
The brackets on a small block (318, 340,360) are different than a big block.  So you will have to pick up some used brackets.  The guy I originally had work on my car cobbled up something to make it work but it just didn't work right.  So I bought new brackets.  The peace of mind knowing I wasn't burning up my water pump or going to bust the belt was well worth it.
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