T245 230 M37 Engine into a 1950 Plymouth - will it fit?

[Kit]

Hello Knowledgeable Folk

 

Toying with changing the 218 to a 230, the 218 is "23....so my question is, will a T245 drop from an M37 drop straight in a marry up to everything?

 

Have read that you can swap some internals to the 218 to make it a 230 but in the UK its a whole lot easier to find whole engines than parts, hence looking at Dodge Weapons Carriers.. its maybe that I have to get the parts (adding a hotter cam) to give the old girl some more pepp in her step OR try and find an overdrive which I do have a lead on one here..

 

Hopping up the 218 will generally deliver 230 performance, so thinking if I get the 230, rebuild it with some go-faster parts it maybe the direction to go whilst keeping fairly original..Thanks 

[greg g]

Is the 'M' engine 23 inch?

[Sniper]

5 hours ago, greg g said:

Is the 'M' engine 23 inch?

 

Yes it is.  I ought to fit, though some of the internals might be different than a pass car 230.

 

 

[greg g]

Not that it's a big deal, but weren't a lot of the military speced set up for 12 or 24 volts?  Swapping accessories would address concerns.  Might they also be governored on the intake/carb?  Physically should fit.  Crank flange,flywheel, starter, clutch diameter may also require a look at compatability and or interchange issues.

Edited October 18, 2024 by greg g

[QEC]

The 230 will require a 230 flywheel, do not use the 218 wheel. There is a difference of 0.185" in the offset that starters will not like.