Viper engine and transmission in my 1974 Dart Swinger

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340mopar said:
That thing shouldn't be any longer than a slant six.

Chuck
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I used to have the measurements of the Viper V10 but can't locate them to give a comparison. It is pretty long but doable. Like I said, for me it was a weight distribution decision and not wanting to take up a huge chunk of the interior to get a good distribution.
 
I think the physical bolting in is the easy part. Are you getting the engine/powertrain and body harnesses and modules? I think that's the only way it will get in and running without some serious ECM creativity with an aftermarket company. I think it would be wicked cool either way but I'd want all the factory wiring intact (even to the gages if possible) so I could re-wire the car and parts.
 
moper said:
I think the physical bolting in is the easy part. Are you getting the engine/powertrain and body harnesses and modules? I think that's the only way it will get in and running without some serious ECM creativity with an aftermarket company. I think it would be wicked cool either way but I'd want all the factory wiring intact (even to the gages if possible) so I could re-wire the car and parts.
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Yes, the wiring harness/supporting computer/modules are included but not the gauges. You brought up a good point to think about with the gauges. Thanks for the input. There's a lot to consider here, but it would be sick when done. I'm getting a lot of great feedback from members/friends. Keep the opinions coming. This swap would be the hardest I've done.
 
Subscribing.... I'd love to see this happen! Heck, I'd be up for heading out there to lend a hand during install.
 
Do you know how to eat an elephant? One bite at a time!

Tear off the front clip.
Cut out the firewall.
Put in the engine.
Build a new firewall.
Wire everything up.
Put the front clip back on.

Now, doesn't that sound easy?

Lol.
 
It should be doable as the slat 6 is longer that the viper motor as Mike Morris the former Vikings long snapper has a Jeep Wrangler that he had a viper motor put in and it fit with a little modding. It's fast as hell also
 
someone else asked for these dimensions a while ago

the listed dimensions of the viper engine and the dodge 440

top to bottom: viper: 26", 440: 30.5"
front to rear: viper: 34.5", 440: 29"
width across valve covers: viper: 23", 440: 20.5"

I was thinking about this for my 300
 
I am really putting a lot of thought into this build as well. i just brought my 68 cuda home and it looks so wide open in the engine bay with the 318. Besides, a 500hp build on a 340 and converting my car to a 4 speed would probably run me $6k and a viper $7k-$8k. I think it's worth the extra. As far as the extra weight, I'm going to do fiberglass in the front and a hotchkis suspension to make it handle. I mean, it's rare enough to see a cuda running through my city, let alone a cuda with a viper motor. Do it. I'm going to.
I'll definitely keep up with this thread. P.s. I already have the wife's approval.
 
BLWN1 said:
Any updates.
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I've decided to hold off on this project for a little while:(. It still just may get done. I've started a new project with my 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II 440. It's almost done. MMG
 

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Hey guys, been working a lot at the power plant and trying to save monry for that Viper engine. I decided that I'm 100% in to build this car with the 3rd gen 500hp with the 6 speed. I've got a lot of the number and dimensions together and decided that without even cutting into anything I will need to get the engine bought (7,000 at least) and the new suspension($2200-$4400), so bare with me on the wait for updates. I want this car to handle and I want it to be fast. I will post some pics of the car in a new thread and title it with Viper barracuda so anyone interested can keep an eye out. Thanks and looking forward to starting!
 
dubs--cuda said:
Hey guys, been working a lot at the power plant and trying to save monry for that Viper engine. I decided that I'm 100% in to build this car with the 3rd gen 500hp with the 6 speed. I've got a lot of the number and dimensions together and decided that without even cutting into anything I will need to get the engine bought (7,000 at least) and the new suspension($2200-$4400), so bare with me on the wait for updates. I want this car to handle and I want it to be fast. I will post some pics of the car in a new thread and title it with Viper barracuda so anyone interested can keep an eye out. Thanks and looking forward to starting!
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Hello Dubs, Keep us posted on your build. This is one build I will do myself sometime in the future. Good Luck to you brother. MMG
 
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