hbpaints Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 For those that have swapped a 318 into their D24's, I have a question.... (And yes, I have searched and read all of he other posts on the forum related to this topic, as well as hit the "other" message boards, etc...) To be warned, this post won't be for the purists that want to keep a L6 Flathead in their cars... I'll enjoy my flathead for the summer, but ultimately, it's going to go... I have scrounged up a 1993 rollerized 318 and 727 combo for my car, and will be swapping out the engine come fall... Currently collecting all the pieces required, Rear end still to be sourced. Now that Butch's cool stuff has closed... (I missed ordering my kit by a few weeks) I am on the hunt for one of two things... 1) Photo's or information on fabrication of the off-set motor mounts and transmission crossmember to install a 1993 318 (Carb conversion) engine into my 1947 Dodge D24, fender clearance, Floor modifications for the transmission, Which headers work best for your application, etc... or 2) Another source to look into buying a kit... I have the ability to fabricate mounts, etc.... and ultimately figure it out, but I was just hoping to not have to re-invent the wheel... again... If you have gone through this conversion type, message me as I have some questions... lol Thanks in advance... Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 There is a PDF I loaded in the tech section might help. BTW, you might want to double check that trans, as far as I know in 93 there's no 727? There is the A518, which is based on the 727 but with a fourth gear (OD) added in the tail section. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbpaints Posted May 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Sniper said: There is a PDF I loaded in the tech section might help. BTW, you might want to double check that trans, as far as I know in 93 there's no 727? There is the A518, which is based on the 727 but with a fourth gear (OD) added in the tail section. Thanks... I read up on that one for sure... As for the Transmission... You may be right... The fellow I scrounged them from, stated it is a 727 4WD setup... I was thinking about using it, but then I read not only do you have to change the tail housing, but the guts have to come out to change the tail shaft as well... It basically comes with the engine... Probably easier to find a proper 2wd transmission, as I am looking to install a floor shifter anyhow in the center console. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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