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. The 318 uses certain pieces, the 340 and 360 use the same pieces, and the 383, 400, and 440 use the same pieces. A Slant Six built for economy can get almost 30 miles per gallon. He told me that when you're talking autos, then its the case, bellhousings are on manuals. Add to Cart. originally equipped with a Slant 6. Even towing. Whatever you're thinking about doing from routine maintenance to full-on restoration, odds are somebody around here already has. My brother corrected me when I asked about the bellhousing. You must log in or register to reply here. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Gen III HEMI Swap Shop. You are using an out of date browser. 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. slant six and 318 bellhousings are different. Jan 21, 2013. Ramchargers, Traildusters, Durangos and other SUVs, Rams, Power Wagons, D/W 50s, Dakotas and other tru. Set includes: Engine mount brackets Engine mounts Hardware Made in USA Note: Motor mount conversion only; other parts required to complete conversion. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. You have to use the right clutch! and they said u couldnt run ac with that huge intake. Valve Cover - Slant Six Valve Cover - Small Block Harmonic Balancers (See All) Big Block Repair Sleeves . The 318 is a rebuild and the 87 Ram is just too rusty to let that 318 waste. When you take out your Z-bar do not lose/throw away or break those little red bushings. 1984. take your time and get your workspace ready. 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. It just needs a V8 and my budget is all but non existent lol. . (1) Right LS Swap Motor Mount. swap forum to be proper, 2nd, no. to 318 8 cyl. $796.94. Every thing goes in smooth. 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There was no rush, so, why not relax and set it up. Manage Settings The engine I have found is from a 2001 . Note: The mounts can be shifted somewhat front-to-back (to allow the transmission mount to align with the transmission mount crossmember) and . It may not display this or other websites correctly. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 3.9 tbi to 5.9 carb, 2wd. When I refer to the brackets and insulators I am referring to the steel piece that bolts to the engine, and the rubber motor mount. Your transmission has a slant 6 bolt pattern, and so will only bolt to the 170/198/225 slant series of engines. V8 swap questions. It might hold up behind a mild 318 but I'd plan on eventually replacing it with an 8.25" rear axle. its all direct bolt ins. A place to do it, the time to do it, and the money to do it. Schumacher Creative Services, Inc. 951.440.8340 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. 1981 D150 'Slant Six to 440 Swap' . The 318 and /6 radiator necks come out in different locations - so a radiator will be needed. The two transmission bolt patterns are ABSOLUTELY NOT . 1973-74 Mopar A / B-Body Slant 6 To B/Rb Big Block Engine Motor Mount Swap Set. Oct 2, 2004 Hi guys I got the use of my brother's computer and I need to ask a question. AU$169.00. Ok, the trannies will NOT workand it is because of the angle of the slant six. In doing the /6-V8 swap, I have used both kits. Six cylinder conversions will require the change to the V-8 K-member. Use the TransDapt kit if there is one. This is the dimension on all transmissions. Superspare; Oct 17, 2022; Welcome Wagon; Replies 8 Views 260. When i did th swap on mine i used the slant 6 radiator. I have a 1980 Volare Duster and recently decided I want to do a slant six to 318 swap. Its an automatic.. just so there's no more confusion about that. The price of radiators have gone up sense last time I looked. I just got used 318 a body mounts off a guy. Everyone who hasn't done it, thinks that a K-member swap looks intimidating It is really very simple and easy to do. I have a 1984 Dodge Ram Prospector with a blown 318 in it. slant 6 to 318 conversion. There are three basic combinations with this body style. Mainly to keep the car factory looking. Oct 18, 2022. As for wheels, if you plan disc brakes, you will get 5X4.5 hubs. Oct 9, 2017 #2 BudW Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 4, 2012 Example: swap from an A engine to a B or RB or switch from a slant six to a V-8. I had a Valiant slant 6 and ended up selling it, just didn't make me smile enough. Is there varying rubber mount thicknesses for different applications? There is a member here F body Deconstructor Jim. I have a 1980 Volare Duster and recently decided I want to do a slant six to 318 swap. You must log in or register to reply here. 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 kind of hope he does just for simplisity's sake. except i had an auto. You have to use a small block v-8 transmission. .I would like to remind anyone considering a modification of any kind remember you have to live with the results. Ram Year. Np435 and 833 bellhousings are different. It's definitely not a bolt in deal. MSRP $175.99 set. Worth? The /6 and 318 transmission cooler lines will be bent differently. . Manage Settings Don't dive in until you have most all the parts you will need. It would be best to have a parts car to access for those things you miss. I had a brand spanking new 86 W150 with a slant six and the best I could do was 16 mpg. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. (1) Left LS Swap Motor Mount. 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? Ideally the swap kit. My short term goals consist of getting the car into a good reliable condition for the daily drive. Then there should be no problem save the mounts being crushed/worn. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. A 76, I would put valve seals in it and mabe a timing chain set. We also put a auto out of the donor truck. Rock Auto is one source. Just got a 1982 d150 stepside in VGC. $250.99. It's the perfect engine for Mopar's early A-Body cars like a 1964 Valiant Station Wagon or a 1966 Barracuda. Jul 21, 2021 #2 Aspen500 Well-Known Member. Secondly, with that transmission work with a 318? We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 1967-72 A-Body V8 340/360 Replacement or Upgrade Kit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. There are no products listed under this category. 1967-72 A-Body V8 273/318 Replacement or Upgrade Kit. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 73 Roadrunner 318 w/ 440 swap. I'm thinking about yanking the slant for a 318, but would like to keep the manual trans. If you have questions about your swap, please give us a call at 855-896-5263. Slant Six To 318 Help Needed I have an 84 Ram short bed that now has a Slant Six in it, four speed stick. Many [San Antonio Mopar Club] members want to make engine changes from one family to another. 1967-72 Dart, Duster, Valiant, etc. 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. 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). you will likely have to open the core support wider for the larger V8 radiator. 85 Ram Slant 6 to 88 318 V8 Swap. This has been really helpful for me. I did the Slant 6 to 318 swap a few years back. That's my 500" 440, I used the M1 intake before witch is lower. I used my slant's 3 speed on my 318 and on my 340. Swapping a 6 cyl. I appreciate the support. But there are seemingly 2 issues. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I'm dry fitting my 318 block to my 72 k frame. and one things not right. it was pretty easy everything bolted up. I want to put the 318 into my D100 and keep the 4 speed. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I plan on changing that in the future as well. View Details. Engine. RamchargerCentral.Com is a Dodge truck community built by a vast number of experienced owners. Don't know if that 3-speed will bolt up to a V8 bellhousing. A person might still be able to use them. A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. 273 / 318 to 340 /360 Slant 6 to Big Block Slant 6 to Small Block . i used the pan,mounts,water pump,dipstick and tube from the van. It's been a while but I think the tranny is different because of the engine angle, I was thinking it changed the location of the starter etc. 5.9 Magnum powered Dodge Dart with the wheels up! Set includes: Engine mount brackets Engine mounts Hardware Made in USA . 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