440 Swap on my '68 Fury

[jcloving]

I have a lead on a used 440 and 727 from the late 70's. My Fury has a 318 at present.

Could someone provide about details the differences between the frame mounts for the 440 vs. for the 318?

If I go forward with this I would have to cut out the old 318 mounts and weld in new 440 mounts.

Let me know,

Thanks

 

[commando1]

All you need is adaptors from Schumacher.

Scroll down to the B,C,E-Body (small block) V8 to B/RB Swap or Replacement Kit

http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsYear/66.73cBody.html

 

[jcloving]

Perfect, thanks Commando!

 

[has2bmopar]

I have a lead on a used 440 and 727 from the late 70's. My Fury has a 318 at present.

Could someone provide about details the differences between the frame mounts for the 440 vs. for the 318?

If I go forward with this I would have to cut out the old 318 mounts and weld in new 440 mounts.

Let me know,

Thanks

Actually all you need are factory B/RB engine brackets/mounts from '66-'73 For a C-body or '66 -'72 for a B-body.

You will also need a shorter z-bar link for your column shifter and also will need to get a shorter driveshaft, or shorten yours... I believe 4", also replace the slider with one for a 727....

 

[polara71]

You are frustrating Stan right now

 

[1978 NYB]

Nice plan. Keep posted with progress pictures. Sounds like a fun build!!!

 

[detmatt]

I thought we've been through this recently....

 

[commando1]

I thought we've been through this recently....

About the Fusie stub frames. We haven't fought about the Slab stub frames. Yet........

 

[cm23uoc]

Putting my frame now in the tub.

 

[has2bmopar]

You are frustrating Stan right now

Didn't mean to...

About the Fusie stub frames. We haven't fought about the Slab stub frames. Yet........

No use fighting, they use the same mounts as the Fusies... '66-'73... :yes:

 

[polara71]

Finally ..........................

 

[commando1]

Are at least two members positively, absolutely, 100% sure - each with three types of documentation and a photo I.D. to back it up?

 

[has2bmopar]

Are at least two members positively, absolutely, 100% sure - each with three types of documentation and a photo I.D. to back it up?

............. :Groaner:

Does a bear $hit in the woods? :yes:

Does a monkey with itchy butt syndrome have stinky fingers? :yes:

Would it be difficult to shove a wet noodle up a wild cat's a$$? :yes:

 

[commando1]

Yes, yes, and yes?
OK. BB mounts in a SB stub frame. And maybe sub frames, too.

 

[jcloving]

I'm going to look at a 440 and 727 on Saturday. If they look good I will pick them up. The motor comes with all accessories and the tranny has all the linkages.

 

[polara71]

Excellent!! Luck to you on your find

 

[jcloving]

Well, all this stupid rain has pushed back my pickup of the 440/727. I should be able to get it next weekend. This has been a cool wet May/June.

 

[Skwerly]

I can't wait to see how this goes. Picture documentation along the way!

 

[jcloving]

Look at what I brought home on Saturday

Here it is. From a 70 New Yorker. Came with all accessories and the 727 tranny. It was a heavy, heavy beast to lift and get on my engine stand.

I have already started pulling off the exhaust manifolds, fan and alternator.

 

[commando1]

Nice. All original. You have the makings of a gorgeous engine compartment right there.