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70 B Body 383 Automatic to Gen II Street Hemi Conversion Questions

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Have began the process of getting the information that I need to convert my 70 Roadrunner 383/Automatic to a Gen II Street Hemi. Not going to race just have always wanted to have a Hemi Mopar.
Have decided (since I do not have any engine building experience) to go with a crate engine with aluminum heads and dual quads.
Do have some questions;

Motor Mounts: (was told I will need to use Hemi motor mounts)
1. What motor mounts would be the best to use, type/brand?

Transmission Mounts
1. Will I have to make any changes to the mounts for the transmission?

Torque Converter: Was told I would need to replace the torque converter in my stock 727
1. Any brand better then any other?
2. For a street Hemi which is the best stall speed to use?

Driveshaft
1. Will I need to replace the driveshaft?

Fuel System
1. Will I need to make any changes to the fuel system, fuel lines, pumps....?

Factory PS and A/C Car (my 1970 RR has PS, PB & A/C))
1. Was told I will have a problem getting he stock power steering pump to fit.....if so what is the work around or fix (am thinking about adding a aftermarket serpertine belt kit maybe that will solve that problem..). Will use the same belt kit to replace the stock A/C compressor with a modern smaller one.

Any other issues I will have to deal with?

thanks
 
Motor mounts. Shuemacher? swap mounts. Tranny mount. No change. Torque converter. Depends on the engine. Mild engine could be okay with stock converter. As to stall,depends on cam and intended usage. Driveshaft. No change. Fuel system. To get running and driving stock will work. For w.o.t. an upgrade is needed. Power steer and a/c. Notice on hemi heads one end has slight inward curve. Thats to clear p/s fill cap. Right pulleys,no problem. A/C. Contact an a/c specialist. You dont need serpintine belt system!
 
For w.o.t. an upgrade is needed.

What is an W.O.T.? and what type of upgrade are you talking about?

thanks


Motor mounts. Shuemacher? swap mounts. Tranny mount. No change. Torque converter. Depends on the engine. Mild engine could be okay with stock converter. As to stall,depends on cam and intended usage. Driveshaft. No change. Fuel system. To get running and driving stock will work. For w.o.t. an upgrade is needed. Power steer and a/c. Notice on hemi heads one end has slight inward curve. Thats to clear p/s fill cap. Right pulleys,no problem. A/C. Contact an a/c specialist. You dont need serpintine belt system!
 
W.o.t..wide open throttle. Replace fuel line from the pickup in the tank up to the carbs. 3/8 metal tubing. But you can drive the car around with the stock 5/16 fuel line.
 
If a 5/16 line can feed 440-4bbl cars it can feed a crate 426-4bbl. If you went with dual quads then probably upgrade. I've never run dual quads and can't speak for their fuel line requirements.
 
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