65 coronet k frame

[dan brooks]

I have a 65 coronet with a small block k frame, thinking about going big block, what year car should I be looking for to replace k frame with big block part that would bolt right in? how do those conversion kits from schumaker work if I stay with the small block k frame?

 

[KENTON]

Small block V8K member same as big block V8 K member I think the mounts might be the same too.

 

[lewtot184]

all you need is big block brackets.

 

[Fran Blacker]

K frame the same but you need BB motor mounts.
Go to Thread "Engine, trans & drivetrain" click on that the first thing listed is a sticky thread about converting engines. It lists other thing you need to do, but no big deal.

 

[dan brooks]

Great!! so if I pull the motor out of my 73 charger it should be a drop in??

 

[Fran Blacker]

73 maybe not water pump housing. You didn't mention what year the motor and engine brackets came from so I'd keep watching posts.
Go to my post #4 and go to the thread I mentioned, it explains what you need to know.
I re-read the post I mentioned and it's confusing and there seems to be a contradiction.
It says get a BB block K member if you have a 73 or newer, why if SB and BB they are the same?
From what it says if it was a 72 engine no problem.
I think guys with more knowledge than I, will chime in.

 

[lewtot184]

you'll need early b-body motor mount brackets.

 

[dan brooks]

Ok, i see the mounts and where to get them, where do i get the brackets that mount to the motor from that mount??