75 duster 383 implant

[440gordy]

I just purchased a 75 Duster/Valient a few days ago. I just receved a free 67 383 for it. I dont see many 75 duster swaps. Is there anything i should know about the 75 before i try this swap or would it be better to find a newer year duster? Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. I was also wondering if the original colum shift will hook up without any modifications when the 727 is installed?

440gordy

 

[zac_F71]

Welcome! The column shift will hook up, but headers won't fit then.. most go with an aftermarket cable floor shifter (at least I did) for simplicity sake.. the factory floor shifter requires cutting/welding the tunnel side rod bracket shorter

This is what I'd get if I did it again -
Trans Dapt swap mounts ($100 cheaper than Schumacher's)
Schumacher motor mount shim kit, and torque strap
poly trans mount
Your preference cable floor shifter (I got a NIB Hurst Pro-matic2 off eBay for $120 shipped)
Schumacher, or TTi headers

 

[Jim Lusk]

V8 or slant car originally? Spend some time in the tech pages at www.bigblockdart.com, especially the Direct Connection K-member. Factory floor shift works with no mods, you just need all the brackets and console.

 

[440gordy]

it is a slant 6 car. I have been going over the tech pages alot. this will be my first build.

 

[Pana.Mopar]

Get the Schumacher mounts, headers and torque strap. Becomes much easier. Best thing I did with my Duster and 383 install.