225/6 to 273 v8 swap questions.

[shimsham1]

i am thinking of swapping out a 225 for a 273 on my 1965 signet.

I have a automatic, floor console car.

The question is aside from either sapping the k frame or putting in the conversion mounts what else will i need to do. Can i keep the transmission? Will it be as easy as unbolting the six and bolting up the 8?

 

[memike]

Hello shimsham1,:cheers: Your slant trans will not bolt up to your V8 and then the drive shaft will need to be set up for the V8 trans yoke and shortened
I am sure there will be more help on the way :happy10:

 

[cudamark]

Check all the recent threads on the same conversion for details. The K-member is the same.....it's all the other parts that will cost you!
Mark

 

[rumblefish360]

WHOA there MeMike

First question for the OP.

The /6 uses a 904 or 727?
Get the same tranny for the V8, this stops cutting the driveshaft when you go from a 904 to a 727. If it is a 727 to a 904, you'll need to lengthin the trans driveshaft.

You'll also need some wire cutter/stripers and some shrink wrap to cover the solder on the reconnected shortened/lengthend wires.