slant six to 318...???

[Snoman001]

i am head off to colleage Dec. 7th my slant six is shot after 380k miles i cant do anything but rebuild it dont wanna spend that kind of $$ so a friend said it would be cheaper for me and him to put a 318 in....is that true if so what is a decent price range i will be looking at??? by the way its a 1970 plymouth duster with a 22nci in it....or i guess what would be the best thing to do while still having a dependable engine and a low price???i would even buy a slant six if someones got one for sell...or 318..let me know..bignateduck@yahoo.com

[nhdriver]

You can swap in a 318 but you will need a transmission too.Your best bet would be to buy an engine & trans from a salvage yard. Or buy a donor vehicle. 318's & 360's are available from many vehicles. Avoid a truck or van or you will need a different oil pan. Mounts are available from Schumacher www.engine-swaps.com Brake upgrades are recomended too.

[Snoman001]

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Bracket Kit - 67-72 A-Body V8 or S6 to B/RB '67-72 A-Body V8 or S6 to B/RB Conversion. Kits eliminate the need for K-member removal and make the job of installing a B/RB engine both easy and cost efficient. Available for Slant 6 or V8 K-members, applicable to cars with or without power steering. Basic kit: powder-coated brackets, factory-style insulators, grade 8 bolt package, instructions, $159 + $15 S&H.(In order to gain oil pump clearance, the driver side engine support perch on the K-member must be notched approximately 1". This can be done without removing the K-member, and is detailed in the instructions.)
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im srry i think this is what i need but i dont know what B/RB means it sounds stupid but i think it means Big or reall big...lol help please and is this what i need???

[Ray Bell]

'B' is a big block, 'RB' is a big block with raised deck height (for larger capacities, basically)...

318 is small block.

Save yourself some grief, buy a healthy 225.

[nhdriver]

Unfortunatly, healthy 225's are getting hard to find the last 225's were made in the late 80's. Besides the car will be a lot more fun to drive w/ a 318 or 360.

[quietdad]

THe one underneath it.....

'67-72 A-Body S6 to Small Block Conversion. Uniquely engineered mounting brackets bolt a 273/318 or 340/360 directly to your Slant 6 K-member — with no cutting, welding, suspension changes or K-member removal required. Complete kits: brackets, new style factory insulators and grade 8 bolts, $159 + $15 S&H. Specify 273/318 Kit or 340/360 Kit when ordering.

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is what your looking for for the 318

[Snoman001]

yes thank u thats what i think im looking for...idk but ill have to look and see if i can find any good s6's if no im sure there are a few good 318 around here...another quesion though i was told if i change my clutch the 3 in the floor i have might just work for the 318...is that true or is there any way to know???

[Ray Bell]

Change your bellhousing and it will...

That should be the A230 trans, this was made for V8s as well as sixes. But it could possibly have the A903 or the A745. The A903 will be marginal, even though with a bellhousing change it will bolt up.

To tell the difference:

A903 and A745: 'Top loader' style with a pressed steel top cover on the box.

A745 (stronger than A903): The top cover has a bulge in the front section over the second and third gear change mechanism.

A230: Side plate bolts on with change mechanism built into the side plate.

If you need pics, just ask.

[Ray Bell]

Oh, yeah... you would have to use a V8 flywheel and clutch...

[Snoman001]

ok i got a 318 and i MIGHT have a tranny but i would like to keep the one i already have...and yes i would appreciate pics on how to tell the difference... but i know i need the conversion kit and a v8 fly wheel and clutch...nething else i need to know about b4 i get started on this???I am not putting it in a mech. friend of mine is but i have to help him he said i buy the parts and he will tell/show me how to do it...so nething else i will need?

[nhdriver]

You can avoid the clutch,flywheel trans mating & bellhousing problems by changing the car to a 904 or 727 auto. trans. (if you don't mind an auto trans) It's easier to go to from stick to a auto then the opposite swap (auto to stick ) & you could always change it back at a later date if you want to.

[Dart 360]

You may have to get the V8 "Z" bar as the V8 bellhousing is larger. Don't forget that the back of the crank will need a pilot bush, check to see if the crank has the hole for it.