new to mopars with a bang

[new school]

hi all, my name is nick from saint paul mn. Im driving to Missouri this weekend to buy a 1970 coronet. my plan is to take a 360 magnum engine from my old Durango, put a ton of mods in it, stick it to a manual trans and drop it in the coronet. ok, I know this a huge project but I have plenty of time and not too concerned about cost. ive been doing a lot of research and cant seem to find anyone hooking up a manual trans to a magnum. I know ill have to get a aftermarket ecu and plenty of other stuff but im getting hung up on the trans part of it. any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[Budnicks]

welcome to FBBO

 

[Photon440]

Hi Nick! Sounds like a fun plan. But I have to ask, if you're not concerned about cost, why not install a new generation hemi instead of the 360?

 

[69roadr]

Hi Nick! Sounds like a fun plan. But I have to ask, if you're not concerned about cost, why not install a new generation hemi instead of the 360?

or an old school 383/440 hooked up to a 4 spd.
btw, welcome to the forums!

 

[Redhorse719]

Welcome to FBBO Nick! Good luck with the engine change.

 

[new school]

ive got a lot of history with this motor, and I think with enough upgrades it could be a monster!! its not that im not concerned about costs its just im not trying to whip this car together in a year, I plan on spreading it out a few years to enjoy doing something with my sons, therefore spreading the costs out. ive read that the old LA motors and magnums have a lot of the same bolt-ons like the oil pan and such, but what about the trans? I would think that the ram trans wouldn't be enough to handle the 500+ hp I plan on getting out of this motor, not to mention they aren't really made for performance... am I wrong on this?

 

[HT413]

Welcome aboard. Before you start cutting to fit that ram tranny, i suggest searching this forum for trans retro fit projects. Quite a few guys have done it here and i dont think any of them did it with a modern ram trans, but i could be wrong on that score. What i do know is some fit with some skilled welding, some fit with major surgery, some (gear vendors) bolt right in.

Welcome aboard, I think with some quality time searching, reading and getting to know a few folks here, let's just say you'll be awfully glad you did.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Welcome aboard.

 

[69roadr]

I plan on spreading it out a few years to enjoy doing something with my sons

NS, take your time. imo, this is the most enjoyable stage of Mopar ownership.