1973 Dart 340 Sport Project

Just some notes on the Wilcap adapter for anyone considering this route to the 200-4R install. Overall the kit is top flight all the way. The provided instructions give you all the info you need to complete the installation. All bolts / nuts / washers / studs needed are supplied. The adapter bolts to the block with grade 8 SHCS and they're recessed into the adapter. Crank bolts and torque converter bolts are supplied. To bolt the transmission to the adapter, Wilcap supplies studs and nuts. One word of caution - I installed the block/adapter/trans out of the vehicle to test the fit up. For the installation, I put the engine in first, then installed the trans from the bottom. Doing it this way, there was not enough clearance with the studs to get the trans in place. I ended up removing all but the two bottom studs and replacing them with SHCS. Make sure and check this if you use the Wilcap. I had Loc Tited the studs and they were a pain to get out. I also bent the pinch weld up and flattened it against the firewall to get some extra room. Then I used brush-on seam sealer on both sides of the pinch weld. Once the trans is in for the final time I'll post some pics of the clearances.