slant 6 swap to 318

[dirttrackdemon]

Is there a thread out there on this swap. I would like to know what I am getting myself in for. If anyone has any pics it would sure help. Send to [Email removed by staff]
Thanks in advance, Bill

 

[djsling]

what year?

 

[Nileswine]

I'm at the tail end of a 65 swap to a 318. There have been some hiccups along the way but throwing money at the issues seems to be working slowly but surely.

 

[TylerW]

Nothing much to it as far as work goes, but you can't use the slant six transmission with a V8, doesn't fit. The mounts on the K-member are different between 6 and 8 cylinder but they sell adapters, at least for the pre-72 cars, not sure about spool-type K-members.

Other than that, it's changing around some wiring, getting a V8 radiator and fan, V8 throttle cable, doing the exhaust and that's it. Your easiest route will be to locate a running V8 and trans combo that is complete. You need to use car manifolds in a car and truck trans linkage won't fit in a car.

 

[Deemo]

There's a video online of what's needed. Guy did a superb job.

 

[Deemo]

He even kept the factory rear end. Don't think it'll last long with the 318 but it works for a daily as long as your not flogging it every day