mr gtx
Active Member
what does it take to put a 383 into a 1966 fury 318 poly ?
318 poly to a 383
- Thread starter mr gtx
- Start date
I have not used these kits but I remember seeing it when I was looking to do the same for my Fury years ago. Looks like a good option to explore.
Mid C Body 1966-1973-store.440source.com
Mid C Body 1966-1973-store.440source.com
66 Monaco 500 365
Member
short answer:Trans, exhaust, radiator and motor mounts
It may need stiffer torsion bars too.
It may need stiffer torsion bars too.
mr gtx
Active Member
why trans it has a 727 factory now
I believe the bell housing is different between the SB and BB trans.
66 Monaco 500 365
Member
the small block (first gen HEMI, Polly and LA) and big block have different bell housings.
And some mods to the engine wiring harness.
Poly 318 same bolt pattern as small block Mopar.
Short list.
Trans
Upper motor mount. Isolator is the same.
Have to get water pump housing that exits same side as the radiator lower, but the diameter may be different. There is a spring hose that has both sizes though. Or swap the radiator.
Exhaust (obviously)
You might have to mess around with the carb linkage, figuring that poly is a 2 barrel and you'll probably want to put a 4 barrel on the 383.
I think that's really about it. IIRC, the Poly is 50-75 lbs lighter than the 383, so I'd say you wouldn't have to screw with replacing the torsion bars.
Gonna use that 383 from the Newport??
mr gtx
Active Member
I was thinking that. looks like too many headaches. might just rebuild the poly. would be happy just getting 30-40 more horsepower over stock.
The poly motor is a pretty decent piece. Do some research on them and I think they can be made into good runners.
Bottom end is mostly the same as a LA 318.
mr gtx
Active Member
problem with the poly you need headers because of the bad factory exhaust manifolds and then trying to find a 4 barrel intake. what engine would be an easy swap 318 LA-340-360 ? will they bolt up to the trans ?
Last edited:
66 Monaco 500 365
Member
Just swap the stater support in the front pump to the '67 up, and it will fit a newer converter.
I do this to every '66 I work on
I do this to every '66 I work on
Yes and the input shaft. Basically trans comes out of the car and on the bench and taken apart.
Might just as well swap to a BB in the big car.
66 Monaco 500 365
Member
On a '66, the input shaft is the same as late model, I don't have experience with push button trans, (65 and older)
69PHOENIX
Active Member
Hi Fellas,
Anyone Done a 440 Source Stroker in a Saw Tooth 318.
Maybe a Bit Simpler in the Long Run.
Might be One Solution, Depending on the Cost ?
No Experience at This Sort of Thing, Just a Thought.
Regards Tony.M
Anyone Done a 440 Source Stroker in a Saw Tooth 318.
Maybe a Bit Simpler in the Long Run.
Might be One Solution, Depending on the Cost ?
No Experience at This Sort of Thing, Just a Thought.
Regards Tony.M
Similar threads
