Alterkation Install

[wazoo64]

I just ordered an alter k for my 67 coronet. I'm going to install without pulling motor. Any tips on doing so? How did you support the motor with kmember out?

 

[wracks71]

bill uses a really cool piece that sits on the fenders with rubber pads and bolts it to the intake to support the motor. then you just drop the K out. pretty slick. I hope doesn't mind me giving away his secret. lol.

 

[rlevs]

this is from norther tool and has the bars or rack that you are going to need
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...air+engine-hoists-stands+hoisting-accessories
hope this helps

 

[wazoo64]

Thanks I forgot to mention we will have the car on a lift.

 

[abodyjoe]

i just used an engine hoise coming in from the side.. piece of cake man.. once you put the k-frame part in you can bolt the motor mounts and all in and drop the motor back done and remove the hoist..

yours will be even easier on a lift. no jack in the way..

 

[A68DART360]

this is from norther tool and has the bars or rack that you are going to need
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...air+engine-hoists-stands+hoisting-accessories
hope this helps

If you are in So Calif I have one of these you can use.

 

[basher13]

Friend of mine just swapped out a K in a charger with his lift. Used double unistrut braced across the fender wells and chained to the block. Padding on the fender wells obviously. Raised the car up and voila! Done and done.

 

[wazoo64]

Thanks

 

[nitrojunkee]

Man. Id really like to do an Alterkation conversion while I've got the engine out of my Dart for the rebuild. What are guys realistically paying for this conversion w/manual disc brakes, for a '67 A-body? Seems like about $5k?

Sorry OP, not trying to hijack, just curious.

 

[mopardude318]

5k seems about right. $4250 plus the standard wilwood 11" brake kit at $695.

its a great system. ill be putting up a build/install thread soon on mine.

 

[nitrojunkee]

5k seems about right. $4250 plus the standard wilwood 11" brake kit at $695.

its a great system. ill be putting up a build/install thread soon on mine.

Oh nice. Can't wait to see and subscribe to that!

 

[67Dart273]

I just swapped a K for a K on my 67, just took a 4x4 propped up onto padded 2x4s on the inner aprons, a chain up over the 4x4 with a binder. I forget? used alternator mounting bolt and PS mount holes? to fasten the chain.

Sorry, no photos of the engine, I used straps to work it up into place, then a screw jack to nudge the last few inches

It snowed on me at one point...............

 

[mopardude318]

now thats pretty creative!! ^^