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Swapping a Magnum Engine

Started by e.barojas, June 19, 2009, 06:44:39 PM

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e.barojas

I´ve decided to ask differently.

Say... If I were to put a 5.2L magnum EFI engine into my 72 charger with an auto 727, which torque converter should I use?

thanks there mateys. I really want to be able to actually drive this damn car.
cheve

PS: I must say that the engine is already there and working, but it vibrates excessively even in neutral with the car not moving. After a lot of contributions from this site I´m positive its the torque converter, . The engine came from a 1997 jeep grand cherokee.

twinscrew698

I think you might have problems out of your Harmonic Balancer...you probably have a torque converter set up for a forge crank..And that motor sounds like it is a cast crank!

e.barojas

Nobody has ever done this mod??
I really need help... and its a triumph that I`m asking for it, i´m usually too stubborn.

Rolling_Thunder

the Magnum engines have a specific balance requirement...      They are not the same as the older LA series engines...    I'm sure the balancer is fine - however the T/C probably is not balanced for the engine itself...    giving you the vibration.
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

e.barojas

what do you think would be the best solution?

John_Kunkel


The 5.2L Magnum requires no external balance, the flexplate on the the engine would determine what converter to use. In any case, the converter shouldn't have any external balance weights.
Pardon me but my karma just ran over your dogma.

e.barojas

I`ve been trying to look for one but haven´t had any luck... Have any of you guys seen something like an aftermarket torque converter for this mod?

Troy

There is a B&M flexplate to allow you to use a standard torque converter. Mancini and Summit have it.

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.