V8 swap info

AJ/FormS said

You'll need different engine brackets and mounts,and
they say putting the exhaust on the engine,is the biggest PITA.
Then comes the carb hook-up, and KD linkage if going automatic.

I did that swap when I was a kid, 1973ish. I used a JY 340 with a 318 top-end and cam. And bought a complete 273/904 to steal parts off. I used the 904 and engine brackets off it. And Hooker fenderwell race headers were the only game in town. I converted the floor-mount gas-pedal/mechanical carb hook-up, to the later cable system. The slanty rad was just barely adequate. That was a pretty hot combo I thought,and remember it fondly. Traction was a serious issue,there was none
One of the Magnums should be pretty hot as well.
Happy HotRodding

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Thanks AJ, as much as i am trying to stick with this slant for now, it's becoming exceedingly silly trying to justify keeping it. We've had the car for a few months now and I was really hoping to have it driving by now. it's my sons first car so the idea of keeping the slant has its appeal. i don't fault the engine, the design is for the most part good, but it sat for a long time before we got it and quite honestly we didn't check it out well enough and now were are "paying" for it in time, money and frustration. We have some big decisions to make so with this thread, I'm just trying to understand the options that face us.

We got a hold of some early abody, V8 exhaust manifolds and though they don't flow the best, they should make it easier to get exhaust on the car than headers. We also for the cable style throttle assy, but I forgot to get the center link :BangHead:.