383 Install

[Catfish-65]

Hello People. I would like some input please.I am going to change motors in my 65 Dodge from a 318 Auto to a 383 Auto. also 1965 from the motor back what parts can I keep and use and what parts are 383 specific... Any help would be Great....Catfish-65 (Dave)

 

[Wollfen]

Hey Dave, you will need to change the gearbox as the bolt pattern on the bellhousing is different. Also if the 318 is running a 904 torgueflite then when you change to the big block transmission you will also have to change out the drive shaft as well. The exhaust primary pipes wont line up anymore either. I think your stub frame should be good as is with no need to change that. The engine mounts attached to the 318 will have to be changed too, you will need to get big block ones of these as well to fit the 383 engine. Then you may wish to consider a larger radiator as well. This may mean swapping out the radiator support panel for a big block one too. What size brakes is the car running at the moment?

 

[mr. fix it]

That pretty much wraps that up...

 

[70bigblockdodge]

If both are 2bbl I think the air cleaner may work.

 

[commando1]

Will Catfish need the block that has the bosses for that one year motor mount?

 

[70bigblockdodge]

He said 65, 383 ?

 

[tallhair]

If both are 2bbl I think the air cleaner may work.

I don't think so .. 318 and super slant six both use tiny 2 BBLs

383 had big 2 BBL with larger diameter air cleaner opening

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Well then nothing works.

 

[commando1]

He said 65, 383 ?

I think you're right. It's a '65 383.
Another reason for punctuation... lol

I am going to change motors in my 65 Dodge from a 318 Auto to a 383 Auto. also 1965 from the motor back what