will a 383 squeeze in a 73 duster?
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unknownsnake
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Oh ya you can get a 383 in there. You will need the schumacher mounts. Its a must if you asked me. Some make there own. Then Schumacher headers or tti and a good choice if you can afford them. I good radiator to keep that bad monster cool. Will have to shorting the drive shaft to.
No, it will not squeeze in.............
..........it will fall in.
67-68s could be had with 383s. 69 had 383 and 440s.
My late buddy had a Long Ram 440 in his 70.
..........it will fall in.
67-68s could be had with 383s. 69 had 383 and 440s.
My late buddy had a Long Ram 440 in his 70.
mopar7172
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it will fit no problem it fits alot better than a 440.just the use schumaker mounts or transdepot mounts.u can use b-body hp mainfolds or c-body hp or c-body non hp mainfolds.or the schumaker headers.u can only the tti headers if u have manual steering. check this article out.http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/mopp_0811_1967_barracuda_big_block_swap/index.html
will also have to use c-body oil pan the numbers are #187,#699.i'm puttin a 383 in my 72 duster.
will also have to use c-body oil pan the numbers are #187,#699.i'm puttin a 383 in my 72 duster.
I dont know what hp manifolds are ha. Sorry... But I know the motor is coming out of a big *** Chrysler...so most likely a c.body. The tranny will bolt right up to the existing mounts right?
So quick list..
Schumaker mounts
V8 radiator
And different headers?
Oh and prolly a different driveshaft
That's it?
So quick list..
Schumaker mounts
V8 radiator
And different headers?
Oh and prolly a different driveshaft
That's it?
mopar7172
Banned
yep and if u use the c-body mainfolds they will have to milled about 5/16 to work with power steering.or headers will have to notch the k-member for oil pump clearance.u may have modify the transmission crossmember. the hp mainfold means the high performance ones.will just have to get your driveshaft cut down some. read that article above u can also check out bigblockdart.com go under the tech section.
mad accountant
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If you've got the money, I'd suggest the Schumacher kit with mounts, headers and torque strap. Using it lets you keep the power steering if you want without having to modify the headers (with a hammer). Best part is, the Schumachers don't capture the starter. Mini starter is the way to go, too.
Does the car have A/C? If so, the blower motor may interfere with the passenger side valve cover, too. Don't forget suspension, brakes blah, blah blah, the list goes on. Schumacher's site, engine-swaps.com has a pretty good list, all in one place, of the things you'll have to think about.
Lotsa work, and a couple of buck and plenty of cursing, but once it's in, it's worth it!
Does the car have A/C? If so, the blower motor may interfere with the passenger side valve cover, too. Don't forget suspension, brakes blah, blah blah, the list goes on. Schumacher's site, engine-swaps.com has a pretty good list, all in one place, of the things you'll have to think about.
Lotsa work, and a couple of buck and plenty of cursing, but once it's in, it's worth it!
demon seed
The Original Demon Seed
No squeezing required, just $$$.:burnout:
demon seed : what setup you got running right there? mounts headers etc?
and yea sounds pretty simple to me.
and mopar7172: when you say the cbody manifolds have to be milled 5/16 are you talking about the mounting flange?
and yea sounds pretty simple to me.
and mopar7172: when you say the cbody manifolds have to be milled 5/16 are you talking about the mounting flange?
demon seed
The Original Demon Seed
Schmacher everything and don't forget the sub frame connectors and 3 core rad or high efficiency aluminum.
abodyjoe
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demon seed
The Original Demon Seed
Any engine with a sizeable amount of torque will try twisting off the front subframe from the rear. Worse case is cracks and doors won't align after a while. The connectors tie the rear and front together. Do a search, you'll probably only need the ones that are welded at both ends not the ones that also come up through the floor and are welded to the body.
duster wonder
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keep up with pics too
mopar7172
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thats what i'm talking about the mounting flange. u only to have need sub frame connectors if your have 550 or more horsepower.
abodyjoe
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unknownsnake
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theres is a guy that sells them on here just do a search for them
mopar7172
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thats a good deal if u get them
jeeper
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I am considering a 400 in one more A body. I did do a 440 in a 74 Dart Sport. I bought the entire Engine Swaps kit. It was too easy and everything fit pretty well.
I will say though, that no one thing on a 440 was real difficult. But everything was challenging if you know what I mean. I think the B series engine would be way easier in a lot of ways. Not everything, but alot would be easier with the 383-400.
Just my two cents.
ROB
I will say though, that no one thing on a 440 was real difficult. But everything was challenging if you know what I mean. I think the B series engine would be way easier in a lot of ways. Not everything, but alot would be easier with the 383-400.
Just my two cents.
ROB
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