I've been tossing this idea around with varying degrees of seriousness; pulling out my 318 LA and installing a 318/360 Magnum. Induction, injectors, sensors, wiring, computer and all. Also thinking about the overdrive trans to go with it (though maybe not at the same time).
I've scouted out some potential donor trucks on the craigslost, just trying to visualize the finer details to it, such as powering the stock components, HVAC connections, mating exhaust manifolds to system, etc.. what would be left in, what could go :eusa_think:
I've read that the trans tunnel would need some massaging, the driveshaft would have to shortened, and the transmission mount would need some cutting and repostioning done. I think if I get the right year the car shifter will work? and using the trucks computer will avoid a lot of the reworking involved as far as a vacuum switch and throttle position, not sure about the speedo, if that's electric or gear driven. Would need to make an "OD off" button...
anybody know of anyone who's undergone this kind of thing before? Or know of anything I should beware of
I've scouted out some potential donor trucks on the craigslost, just trying to visualize the finer details to it, such as powering the stock components, HVAC connections, mating exhaust manifolds to system, etc.. what would be left in, what could go :eusa_think:
I've read that the trans tunnel would need some massaging, the driveshaft would have to shortened, and the transmission mount would need some cutting and repostioning done. I think if I get the right year the car shifter will work? and using the trucks computer will avoid a lot of the reworking involved as far as a vacuum switch and throttle position, not sure about the speedo, if that's electric or gear driven. Would need to make an "OD off" button...
anybody know of anyone who's undergone this kind of thing before? Or know of anything I should beware of