Bozell

Hey, everyone. First time poster here as well, but I thought it might be good to chime in a little here since my current project is along these lines. I have a 1950 Dodge Meadowbrook and I have a 318 magnum engine that I am in the process of rebuilding to go into the car, along with a 727 from '69. I will not make any promises on a timeline for the build, but I am right there with you, Rmon. My input is just that it is definitely doable, but there is no real short answer to how to swap the engine in. However, if it helps, the later Magnum series 318 and 360s are much more readily available and do mount to the older transmission options, with one small relocation of a locator pin. Or use a transmission that came with the Magnums if that is your preference, just be aware they did change to electronic controlled automatics around 96. Your best bet would be a 46RH and 360/318 from a donor truck. Mine was a 98 Ram, therefore I needed to buy my $25 727 from Craigslist. As far as fuel delivery, there's a number of cheap Chinese intakes out there for carb setups, one of which I have purchased for this exact build. I am in no way an expert. This is my first engine swap, in fact, but I am as stubborn as they come, and it will fit, and it will drive down the road.