318 or 383 C to B?

[RH62]

well after a long search for a decent engine... seems like they are falling out of the sky now. I just picked up a craigslist 318 short block that looks like a rebuild for $125. Just needed to have the valve job done on my current heads and i was set. well now one of my customers is giving me a 66 plymouth fury III station wagon she says had a rebuilt motor shortly before it was parked about 15 years ago. whats it take to swap this motor/trans into my 69 satallite wagon? is it worth it or should i stick with the 318?

 

[696pack]

Same K member but likely different motor mounts. From what you have posted here it is a no brainer. No replacement for displacement.

 

[RH62]

the c body motor mounts wouldnt work?

 

[RH62]

once i get the car home next week i can make a better educated decision when i try and get the 383... at least i think its a 383... started. It has a single snorkle air cleaner, i didnt think a 426 or 440 would have on it.

 

[Meep-Meep]

You will need the drive shaft because the 727 tranny is longer than the 904. The radiator hose locations are different as well. Still a no brainer, especially since you have the complete parts car.

 

['67 Charger Kid]

Won't the Big block sag his frame?

 

[Propwash]

Won't the Big block sag his frame?

Not unless it has some serious rust/structure issues with the frame. These cars had the same front/rear frame regardless of the engine. Only difference on some was the addition of torque boxes on HEMI and vert cars

 

[RH62]

motor mounts and radiator from the C body should work then?
im thinking the drive shaft will have to be cut down but thats not too expensive is it?