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Uhcoog1 said

Couple things You got wrong:
-most guys doing the swap don't start with a wrecked truck or car. It is beneficial to start with a motor with all accessories, though.
-Rat just posted his huge difference in gas mileage with only a motor swap. No changes to the rest of his drivetrain.
-Aftermarket K does not mean better handling. Some might, but the best handling Mopars have factory K members.


The swap is bolt in with a LA K member, manual or borgeson steering, TTI mounts, and TTI headers.

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i said most of those that finish... not most doing the swap. there's a difference
so you are saying Rat had a lockup converter on an LA engine? or was he using a 904/727?
yes the aftermarker K's do handle better. you are referring to the green brick that was over 10 years ago i think... aftermarket K's also can lower the front 1" and allow for a much wider selection of shocks/spring rates depending on intended use. lack of bump steer is amazing for drag racing. not to mention a huge selection of brake packages once you have the mustang II spindles....

the swap is NOT a drop in. crank sensor, starters, flywheels, controls for lockup converters, power steering / pully stuff there are a ton of mods.

it's ok that you prefer the hemi's nothing wrong there but dont try to sell them on people by playing off the expense involved.