273 swap

[sdmd11]

I have a 65 dart with slant six 170 3 on the tree. I want to drop in a 273 but want to use 3 on the tree still. Is this possible and if so what will I need to do?

 

[wjajr]

For starters: V8 radiator; under hood ignition and starter wiring changes; different engine mounts; larger exhaust, possibly need larger fuel line from tank; carburetor linkage; and different bell housing as /6 and V8 have different bolt pattern.

Engine /6 K member to V8 engine mounts here:
http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsYear/63.66aBody.html

Also you may want to consider up grading brakes, torsion bars, and depending on how built that 273 is a heaver rear end. Just dumping extra power in and not upgrading the suspension, drive train, and brakes is not a good practice.

 

[sdmd11]

Thank you so much for the reply, I am planning on more upgrades. I have one question, which bell housing do I need?

 

[wjajr]

I have one question, which bell housing do I need?

One that fits a V8 bolt pattern. Slants have a different bolt pattern from the Chrisler V8s to attach a transmission.