318>383 swap ('74 Valiant)

Stance said

I'm planning engine swap 318->383 for my '74 Valiant (original V8 car), my current combo is 318cid, TF904, 8 1/4, 2 1/4 duals with stock exh.manifolds, car has front disk brakes. Is there something I should be aware of in this swap project: is it basically drop-in (they never are I know...)?

Car is for street only.

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The following website has everything you ever need to know about this swap:
http://www.bigblockdart.com/
And it is far from a drop-in swap. You'll need special engine mounts, BB swap headers (or some BB manifolds work) and lots more, but you'll find out after browsing the site. Personally, given the weight increase and the fit problems, I'd spend some money on a good 360 build, but too each their own.