Bigger K Member for BB Swap?

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Slugger8985

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Putting together a little parts list to finally get started on my 66 Valiant project and after reading a ton of posts in various forums it seems like the debate still rages on. Do I need to swap K-members if I am putting a BB into my Valiant or will some Schumacher BB spool mounts work just fine? Thanks y'all!
 
Slugger8985 said:
Putting together a little parts list to finally get started on my 66 Valiant project and after reading a ton of posts in various forums it seems like the debate still rages on. Do I need to swap K-members if I am putting a BB into my Valiant or will some Schumacher BB spool mounts work just fine? Thanks y'all!
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You have a couple options. There is no "bigger" k-frame. Its all mount related

First: You can use the Schumacher mounts, some of which require cutting a drilling but its minor.
2nd: cut off your mounts and use an engine plate
3rd: Build/Find a Direct Connection Big Block K frame
4th: Upgrade to tubular K (RMS, Gerst, HDK etc)

Schumacher mounts will work just fine.
 
dukeboy_318 said:
You have a couple options. There is no "bigger" k-frame. Its all mount related

First: You can use the Schumacher mounts, some of which require cutting a drilling but its minor. should be bolt in deal with a early abody.

2nd: cut off your mounts and use an engine plate you can but there is no real need to..

3rd: Build/Find a Direct Connection Big Block K frame wont work in an early a

4th: Upgrade to tubular K (RMS, Gerst, HDK etc) nothing wrong with that.. :)

Schumacher mounts will work just fine.
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some of that is wrong information.. he is talking about a 66 not a 67-up...


a 63-66 abody uses the same k-frame for a slant or small block. get the right mounts, the v-8 center link and bolt the big block in the *****.. no need to change the k-frame..


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abodyjoe said:
some of that is wrong information.. he is talking about a 66 not a 67-up...


a 63-66 abody uses the same k-frame for a slant or small block. get the right mounts, th ev-8 center link and bolt the big block in the *****.. no need to change the k-frame..


'63-66 A-Body B/RB Installation









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yep, i misread it, I was thinking 68, sorry. Only thing that really changes is option 2&3.
 
Slugger8985 said:
Putting together a little parts list to finally get started on my 66 Valiant project and after reading a ton of posts in various forums it seems like the debate still rages on. Do I need to swap K-members if I am putting a BB into my Valiant or will some Schumacher BB spool mounts work just fine? Thanks y'all!
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Several different ways to do it. I have a DC type K frame that came with my Duster. I'm not going to use it since I switched to motor plate so I'll probably sell this one at the next swap meet. The DC K frame is a nice way to go for the later cars since it looks stock, but some guys prefer the motor plate look. I'm not a huge fan of the conversion mounts since they never seem to line up quite right for me. I think the biggest problem with the early cars is the exhaust system so good luck there.
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AndyF said:
Several different ways to do it. I have a DC type K frame that came with my Duster. I'm not going to use it since I switched to motor plate so I'll probably sell this one at the next swap meet. The DC K frame is a nice way to go for the later cars since it looks stock, but some guys prefer the motor plate look. I'm not a huge fan of the conversion mounts since they never seem to line up quite right for me. I think the biggest problem with the early cars is the exhaust system so good luck there.
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Yeah that's what I've read. The exhaust has to be custom done because the clearance issue. That's fine I can cross that bridge when I come to it.
 
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Other than that is there any other sort of issues that arise out of the Slanty to BB swap?
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not really.. you have the fire wall seam/ 727 interference but thats east to take car of. trans is bolt in. ofcourse you want to upgrade the brakes and all. i ran 383 torsion bars in it to steady it out on the street and still give it decent weight transfer at the track... i actually thought the car was easier to work on with the 440 in it then it was with the 360 in it.
 
Get some HD torsion bars and at a minimum disc brakes to stop the beast
 
Tornado trans with adapter and mount that ***** in the trunk.

It's a way of life.
 
I see an issue with going /6 to BB.
Snappened neck syndrome.
Just wear a neck brace when you drive the car. Also be ready for a perminate smile.
 
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