Gerald Morris
Senior Member
Greetings My Wise Elder Moparians!
I'm starting to figure out the most cost effective path to upgrading a worn 383/727 to a rebuilt 400 with the 727 meant to run with it. Without getting Down in the Dirt with these machines, yet, I wonder if the tail piece from the older, 1965/66 transmission will bolt onto the 1977 trans. If so, that likely will be the path I take to upgrading the drive train. I want to get this good old motor and tranny out NOW, before heat and city traffic destroy it.
I have 2 other forged crank shafts to pick from for the stroke on a B block, BUT, IFF the rotating assembly is in good enough shape to run it, I'll happily use the cast iron crank with the external balancing.
Now is The Time! to start this project. I'm going to look at Hughes stuff now, and look forward to your Enlightened Moparian Guidance.
Gerald
I'm starting to figure out the most cost effective path to upgrading a worn 383/727 to a rebuilt 400 with the 727 meant to run with it. Without getting Down in the Dirt with these machines, yet, I wonder if the tail piece from the older, 1965/66 transmission will bolt onto the 1977 trans. If so, that likely will be the path I take to upgrading the drive train. I want to get this good old motor and tranny out NOW, before heat and city traffic destroy it.
I have 2 other forged crank shafts to pick from for the stroke on a B block, BUT, IFF the rotating assembly is in good enough shape to run it, I'll happily use the cast iron crank with the external balancing.
Now is The Time! to start this project. I'm going to look at Hughes stuff now, and look forward to your Enlightened Moparian Guidance.
Gerald