360/440 swap

[76dartsport76]

im considering swapping my 360 to a 440 I was wondering if anyone has done that in my kind of car and how hard it would be and what all has to be changed I have a 76 dart sport also if any one has done it do you have any pics thasnks

 

[Jim Lusk]

Piece of cake. Look at this page:

http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/dck.shtml

And these videos:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnaM_jHLi08&feature=share&list=UUqvjc-8llEE-JKNFYw30-NQ&index=6"]DC K-member 04 part one a.mp4 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G594IRGPtAw&feature=share&list=UUqvjc-8llEE-JKNFYw30-NQ&index=5"]DC K-member 04 part two.mp4 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[UDUST81]

lol yeah its been done just look at the similar threads section at the bottom of this page

 

[Jakes70Dart]

but I havent read many suggestions..as to stiffen the frame or not..can it handle a 440 with out torque boxes or frame connectors

 

[Locomotion]

Welded frame connectors are your friend in any performance application, even small blocks. Welded into the floor is even better. Tied into a roll bar/cage is best, if you go that far.

As for parts other than k-member/Schumacher adapter mounts - trans (bellhousing bolt pattern is different) and radiator. (Inlet/outlets are in different locations and bigger wouldn't hurt.)

Downsides are making it more nose-heavy, tight headers and spark plug access.