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swapping a dodge 318 for a chevy 350 crate in 77 ramcharger
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Posted: 08/06/06
09:56 AM
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Does anyone know if it is possible to swap out my dead 318 for a crate edelbrock performer 350 into a 1977 dodge ramcharger or know of any companies who build a performance dodge crate motor? Please help......
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esanchez
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Posted: 02/22/07
10:23 AM
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Turn-Key engine supply would probably be a good place to start. GM small-block swaps into almost anything are pretty common. Probably the only things you might have to get custom-fabbed are the engine mounts and an axle.
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Posted: 08/20/08
05:57 PM
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well because of the fabrication that would have to be made I wouldn't try putting the 350 in right away. I would first see if I could find a 340 v-8 or a 360. If you do get a 340 v-8 and you get lucky it might be a High Performance engine and the have a high compression ratio of (I think) 10:1 or close to it
Old mopar Engines are pretty tough and can take quite a beating before they give out.
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HANS322
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Posted: 10/07/08
12:03 PM
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 babyangelena:
Does anyone know if it is possible to swap out my dead 318 for a crate edelbrock performer 350 into a 1977 dodge ramcharger or know of any companies who build a performance dodge crate motor? Please help......
Man, just check with Ma Mopar. They have soo many different configurations that you will probably have a hard time deciding which one you want. They are not that badly priced, especially given the warranty that comes with them. They all create excellent power and range anywhere from a stock 360 all the way up to huge big blocks and Hemis. Mopar is really good about standing behind their warranty. There are a lot of different distributors for these as well.
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4wdtech
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Posted: 10/07/08
12:53 PM
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The short answer is Yes, you can swap a Chevy 350 V8 in to just about anything. as with any swap you will need to make or buy new engine mounts and also likely change out the transmission and maybe T-case unless an engine to trans adapter or t-case to new trans adapter is available.
a good place to start in completing an engine swap is Advance Adapters. i'm pretty sure they have a swap guide for Dodge vehicles but if they don't their available adapters and engine swap components will still be very useful.
that said, I'd still consider going with a replacement 318 or 360 V8 so it will be a direct swap. this would certainly be the easiest and fastest route. there are also ample performance parts available for these engines.
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