Author Topic: A-body small block to big block K-frame ?  (Read 1834 times)

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A-body small block to big block K-frame ?
« on: November 03, 2007 - 06:54:52 PM »
putting 440 in 71 dart, do i need to switch out the k frame or can it be the same, just switch out mounts?




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Re: A-body small block to big block K-frame ?
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2007 - 07:22:52 PM »
Appears a conversion motor mount kit is required
http://engine-swaps.com/frames/frame_6372Amount.html
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Re: A-body small block to big block K-frame ?
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2007 - 08:15:49 PM »
We used Schumacher mounts to put a 440 on a 1976 slant-6 k-member in a 1970 Dart and everything lined up perfectly.  I would expect the same with LA-to-RB mounts.  Just make sure to follow their directions on how to install.
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Re: A-body small block to big block K-frame ?
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2007 - 10:07:33 PM »
the later Abody 74-75 K frame with spool monts can also be used but why change the K if the mounts are available ?

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Re: A-body small block to big block K-frame ?
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2007 - 11:38:16 PM »
the later Abody 74-75 K frame with spool monts can also be used but why change the K if the mounts are available ?

We liked the design of the newer k-member, and since we had one as a spare, we decided to use it instead of the the original.
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Re: A-body small block to big block K-frame ?
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2007 - 12:56:21 AM »
the spool mount was a far better design

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