6 to Sm Blk K-Member Conversion

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I've searched but can't find the answers.

Are there any drawbacks to running slant 6 to sm blk conversion mounts versus swapping out the k-member? If so, what are they?

I have a sm blk k-member that I was going to use but will probably go QA1 front end eventually so rather than go through the trouble of swapping out the k-member, I may just run the conversion mounts as long as there are no inherent problems when doing so.

Thanks in advance,
Bill

 

[Kendog 170]

None that I'm aware of but I have never used them. I like the 73 up to ? K member as it has spool mounts unlike the biscuit mounts that can break and cut your upper Radiator hose unless you add a safety chain.

 

[Bobzilla]

I've searched but can't find the answers.

Are there any drawbacks to running slant 6 to sm blk conversion mounts versus swapping out the k-member? If so, what are they?

I have a sm blk k-member that I was going to use but will probably go QA1 front end eventually so rather than go through the trouble of swapping out the k-member, I may just run the conversion mounts as long as there are no inherent problems when doing so.

Thanks in advance,
Bill

I have a 75 Dart Sport that was originally a slant six car. I used Schumacher slant six to B/RB conversion mounts to put a low deck big block in it. Was run that way for a few years. Two years ago I put a 360 small block in with Schumacher slant six to small block conversion mounts. Both conversion mount kits used the same k-frame modification on driver side, so the small block went right in since I already previously modified that k-frame.

I can’t think of anything that I would consider a drawback to using those mounts, unless you make enough power that an engine plate would be a better choice.

I used the Doug’s D453R headers because I was in a hurry. Fit was tight around the steering coupler on driver side. I forget if I dinged these headers around the torsion bars or if that was the old set I was originally trying to fit. Also, mine has Edelbrock Magnum heads and the block was decked some, so the headers may not be in the intended position on this one.

 

[sireland67]

I have a set of 6 cyl to small block spool conversion mounts, if you need them.
Message me.

 

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I have a 75 Dart Sport that was originally a slant six car. I used Schumacher slant six to B/RB conversion mounts to put a low deck big block in it. Was run that way for a few years. Two years ago I put a 360 small block in with Schumacher slant six to small block conversion mounts. Both conversion mount kits used the same k-frame modification on driver side, so the small block went right in since I already previously modified that k-frame.

I can’t think of anything that I would consider a drawback to using those mounts, unless you make enough power that an engine plate would be a better choice.

I used the Doug’s D453R headers because I was in a hurry. Fit was tight around the steering coupler on driver side. I forget if I dinged these headers around the torsion bars or if that was the old set I was originally trying to fit. Also, mine has Edelbrock Magnum heads and the block was decked some, so the headers may not be in the intended position on this one.

Exact feedback I was looking for! Thank you!

Bill