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Offline 69CHARGERMD

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318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« on: November 23, 2013 - 08:52:27 PM »
Is there a way to swap out a 318 for a 440 on a 70 challenger ?  Can this be done by changing the motor mounts only ?
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Offline brads70

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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2013 - 09:44:18 PM »
yep, Transmission if an auto will also need to be changed
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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2013 - 11:12:18 PM »
Thank you Brad, just what I was looking for.  :thumbsup:
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Offline 69CHARGERMD

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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2013 - 06:49:37 PM »
Current setup is a 318 w/904 trans,   Going to a 440 w/727 trans.
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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2013 - 07:29:51 PM »
Current setup is a 318 w/904 trans,   Going to a 440 w/727 trans.

Sounds great!  :clapping:  You will also need a driveshaft.
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Offline 69CHARGERMD

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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2013 - 05:33:58 AM »
Thanks Brad.  :2thumbs:
Might even swap in a Dana while I have it apart.  :drunk:
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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2013 - 05:39:05 PM »
Thanks Brad.  :2thumbs:
Might even swap in a Dana while I have it apart.  :drunk:

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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2013 - 08:57:40 PM »
Good luck with the swap. You will wonder who kicked you in the a$$ when you put your foot in it with the 440. You will most likely have to confirm you have the 8-3/4 rear in it and a sure grip otherwise hard to take off at the lights when the law is beside ya!  :burnout:
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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2013 - 09:20:17 PM »
Consider that you'll need a different rad to. Outlets are on opposite sides  :2cents:
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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2013 - 10:00:25 PM »
if you are doing the Dana do it at the same time the driveshaft length is 1" shorter with the dana

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Re: 318 to big block conversion,,motor mounts, k frame
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2013 - 10:37:02 PM »
Thanks guys. It keeps adding up. Lol. So much for just swapping in a 440.
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