74 Duster
Finally made some heat today. Been a long pull - going from a /6 to a 318 Magnum motor. I will tell you this is no simple bolt in job - part due to implanting a Magnum small block as apposed to a LA motor. I went to a 727 verses a 904 in the process, which also didn't help ( modify shifter linkage, shorten driveshaft ). Other areas that made this switch difficult included headers ( UGH!!), non-electronics, v-belt verses serpentine, radial A/C compressor, cooling system. Got some help from several FABO members and articles on this site - TG! I'm no expert, but I my be able to help anyone contemplating this switch. "Just beam me up".
Finally made some heat today. Been a long pull - going from a /6 to a 318 Magnum motor. I will tell you this is no simple bolt in job - part due to implanting a Magnum small block as apposed to a LA motor. I went to a 727 verses a 904 in the process, which also didn't help ( modify shifter linkage, shorten driveshaft ). Other areas that made this switch difficult included headers ( UGH!!), non-electronics, v-belt verses serpentine, radial A/C compressor, cooling system. Got some help from several FABO members and articles on this site - TG! I'm no expert, but I my be able to help anyone contemplating this switch. "Just beam me up".
