Can I use a Gen 3 Hemi with a small block engine?
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Professor Fate
Push the button, Max...
Anything's possible.
Manual or automatic trans?
Nag1, 845RE, 8HP70, or what?
Passenger or driver's side starter?
Passenger starter is a no-go on an LA.
Automatics will require a stand-alone controller, they are all electronically shifted.
No speedometer drive on any of the hemi transmissions.
Flex plate is eight-bolt for a Hemi, six-bolt for LA. And they're not the same style.
All would require substantial floorpan/tunnel and crossmember modifications.
And other considerations, I'm sure.
Manual or automatic trans?
Nag1, 845RE, 8HP70, or what?
Passenger or driver's side starter?
Passenger starter is a no-go on an LA.
Automatics will require a stand-alone controller, they are all electronically shifted.
No speedometer drive on any of the hemi transmissions.
Flex plate is eight-bolt for a Hemi, six-bolt for LA. And they're not the same style.
All would require substantial floorpan/tunnel and crossmember modifications.
And other considerations, I'm sure.
harrisonm
Well-Known Member
With so many guaranteed to work options out there, why try this?
He is trying to put a small block into a Chrysler 300 to make something different. He enjoys tinkering around and the challenge of hot ridding something different.
If you have any insights/experience on the coupling of the small block crankshaft to the 3rd Gen Hemi’s flex plate, or a source for this type of information, that would be appreciated.
If you have any insights/experience on the coupling of the small block crankshaft to the 3rd Gen Hemi’s flex plate, or a source for this type of information, that would be appreciated.
Use appropriate conversion flex plate. Available from ATI, Bouchillon Performance, etc.
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