BB into a 66 barracuda

Car Freak said
Ok, I need ya'lls help. I have the chance to put a 383 BB into my 66 barracuda. I know its not going to be easy or cheap but I need as much input as I can get on how to do this. I know I need a newer front end with disc brakes so I've been told a 72+ a body will work. I have several options on the rearend but I'm not sure of the best one. I want it disc brake as well so I'm guessing a later model from a newer car. I was going to go with a 360 but found the 383 and really want a ground pounder. I'm thinking a basic rebuild on the motor with a bigger cam ect. I dont want to go crazy but I want it to move! I need positive input so if all you have is negative plz dont dicourage me. This is what I have to work with and I'm determined to make it work. Old timer advice is what I need. Hopefully one of you has done something like this and can help me. Thank you very much in advance for any advice you have to give.

Chris

Chris, I am in the process of building a 65 Valiant V200 with a 383/727. Yes it does fit!! not well but it does fit. You may consider milling the left (driver side) exhaust manifold about 7 degrees, this will allow a bit more room around the steering shaft, you will also need to use a u-joint on the steering shaft instead of the big bulky ugly thing they call a coupler. Sweet Mfg. has the u-joint you may need, 3/4" smooth X 3/4"-36 spline, product I.D. 401-50612. $57.55 to the door www.sweet-mfg.biz . The right exhaust manifold fits but you may need to clearance the shock tower a slight amount. It is very very close to the shock tower. Do the steering box mod as suggested, you will gain 1/4" and you will need that little bit! The trans tunnel seam needs to go away, grind and weld, it will look a little better than the hammer flat route and give a little more clearance. If you change some of your manifold studs (rear 2) on each side to screws, then you will not need to remove the motor mounts to R&R the manifolds. The stock trans mounts work well. Stock 383 motor mounts will work but you will need to build an adapter from the k frame to the stock 383 motor mount. Don't over engineer the adapter, it's not that hard to build. I got them wright on the second try!! I kinda have the same attitude you do. Just do it!! If it was easy more people would be doing the same thing we are!! It will be worth it when you are done!!!