318 to a 360

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1971Scamp440

1971Scamp440

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I'm plan on swapping out the 318 in my 71 Scamp for a 360. A 360 will bolt right up to the 904 thats behind the 318 now, right?
 
The 360 should be externally balanced, so you'll need an external balance torque converter.
 
sbmmustang said:
Yes it will but you will need to buy a counter weight kit from MP.
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i plan on doing the same thing 318 to 360 swap would like to know more about these kits and B&M flex plates prices, installs, etc....... what would be a easy route i can't afford to be down for a week as this is my daily driver as i have everything else except this .....kinda lost on this part sorry to steal thread but i thought it went with it
Thanks Terry
 
ef8340 said:
i plan on doing the same thing 318 to 360 swap would like to know more about these kits and B&M flex plates prices, installs, etc....... what would be a easy route i can't afford to be down for a week as this is my daily driver as i have everything else except this .....kinda lost on this part sorry to steal thread but i thought it went with it
Thanks Terry
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Dont worry about stealing the thread, I'm all for hearing more also! I'd like to see a list of what I need so I'm able to get everything ahead of time so that there is little down time, mine is practically a daily driver also.
 
When I swapped mine I went with the b and m flex plate worked perfect. Not sure about motor mounts for you mine was a straight across a body to a body with spool mounts.
 
There basicly an inexpensive part that bolts on without issue.

These B&M flexplates allow for easy swapage.

The MP weights, I'm sure are cheaper, but not everyone can weld them on, which requires the verter out and on the floor/bench to do.

The 318 mounts will need some washers or a hollow tube cut to length for a better fit. It's not such a cheap looking thing, it's largelty hidden. An easy do.
 
I bought a B&M offset balanced flexplate a couple years ago for my Belvedere due to TCI sending me the wrong converter and I think the flexplate was something in the $89.00 range. It's not terribly expensive, and a new stock 360 converter from my trans guy is in the $149.00 range. Of course, if you're looking to upgrade your converter from stock also, your best bet is to just buy the converter you need , balanced for the 360. Good luck with the swap fellas. Anybody looking for a 360? I got one for sale on FABO right now!!! Geof
 
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