Dropping a 5.7 Hemi into a 65 barracuda

[The_night_rider]

I was wondering what I could do for a k member. I don't have 4,000 for one from alter-k-tion.

What would a less expensive option?

 

[SirDan]

Someone makes motor mounts for the original k frame. I thought it was tti but i couldent find them on the website.

 

[The_night_rider]

I have a slant six k frame nut I have a lead on a v8 one. I can't find the mounts either.

 

[horsehead]

http://www.thehemi.com/newhemiswap.php Hope this helps. 2 threads same objective.

 

[Cevidicus]

If it comes to it, you could always do a custom set-up. These seem hard to beat for the $120 price tag. If one was to go this route, I suggest having the headers/manifolds inplace for mock up.


http://www.speedwaymotors.com/57-New-Style-Hemi-Weld-In-Motor-Mounts,7634.html

 

[65 Dartman]

I have a slant six k frame nut I have a lead on a v8 one. I can't find the mounts either.

Since you have a 65, K Frames are the same for slants and V8's. ONly the motor mounts are different.

 

[bamacuda]

Woohoo! I am excited, and want to do this one day!

 

[The_night_rider]

Since you have a 65, K Frames are the same for slants and V8's. ONly the motor mounts are different.

Coooool!


Now I gotta get the right mounts, those weld in ones a few posts up are what I need right?

 

[Cevidicus]

Coooool!


Now I gotta get the right mounts, those weld in ones a few posts up are what I need right?

Like I said....if it comes to it. The weld ins are deffinately not the easy way to go... I don't know about the early a-bodies. Call TTI and ask if thier mounts will work on your application. http://www.ttiexhaust.com/ContactUs/ContactUs.htm

The weld in mounts and brackets may need modification. That's why you need your exhaust manifolds / headers (and everything else) in place to check clearences during mock up.

Hope this helps and good luck.8)

 

[HemiEd]

This article may be of some help. Late Hemi Swap

 

[The_night_rider]

in that article is shows an adaptor plate for the rear part of the motor, but their site dosent and they acted like it hasnt been done before.

 

[The_night_rider]

Well I am going to sell parts and just get the alterkation front suspension.

 

[illcuda65]

Night rider-

What is the status on the alterkation front suspension purchase? I'm looking at suspension options/upgrades and wanted your thoughts....