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Started by 73chargerguy, March 23, 2014, 02:24:18 AM

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73chargerguy

March 23, 2014, 02:24:18 AM
I have a 1968 coronet 440 with a 318 in it now running, looking to swap a highly built 383 in it sometime next winter.  Ive been told you need to replace the k member but ive also heard you dont on these cars. Wondering if anyone has some experience with it and can tell me. Also anyone in the wisconsin area with parts or a radiator thatd be great always looking for more parts thanks   :cheers:

Mike DC

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March 23, 2014, 03:03:39 AM
                 
All the (non-Hemi) V8 K-frames were the same from 1966(?)-72.  Just different bolt-on motor mounts for small or big blocks.   

When they started building rubber-isolated K-frames in 1973-up they started using two different ones for the small & big blocks.  Hence the confusion.   

73chargerguy

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March 23, 2014, 09:10:27 AM
So i need new motor mounts and then my 383 will swap right in

Cooter

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March 23, 2014, 09:12:47 AM
Yes. With places like Schumacher creative services, they sell all kinds of swap mounts.
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

69charger2002

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March 23, 2014, 09:24:44 AM
You can get motor mounts at o'reilly and auto zone too pretty cheap.
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Cooter

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March 23, 2014, 09:28:58 AM
The parts houses don't sell the metal part of mounts that bolt to block. For that you will either need to find here, or good used.
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

73chargerguy

#6
March 23, 2014, 09:43:57 AM
Thanks for all the help guys looking forward to the swap now  :2thumbs:

RECHRGD

#7
March 23, 2014, 09:53:55 AM
NAPA sells the complete mounts for big blocks......
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TUFCAT

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March 23, 2014, 09:58:52 AM
Quote from: Cooter on March 23, 2014, 09:12:47 AM
Yes. With places like Schumacher creative services, they sell all kinds of swap mounts.

You don't need Schumacher mounts for this.  Just use 1966-72 original Mopar big block non hemi engine mounting brackets, and buy new rubber insulator pads.

Quote from: Cooter on March 23, 2014, 09:28:58 AM
The parts houses don't sell the metal part of mounts that bolt to block. For that you will either need to find here, or good used.

Yes, this is true.

Troy

#9
March 23, 2014, 11:49:52 AM
You'll need a different transmission too. Just throwing it out there since you didn't mention it. Assuming you have an automatic now and it's likely a 904. A big block will require a 727 and they're a bit longer so you need to do something about the drive shaft as well.

Troy
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Cooter

#10
March 23, 2014, 03:27:16 PM
Post some pics!
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

73chargerguy

#11
March 23, 2014, 09:20:29 PM
yeah I have a 727 lined up for it and driveshaft for it already got everything for a great deal. ill post some pics this summer once the sun compliments her features  :drool5:
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