wayneswirld2
I need a vacation...
Hey gang, I'm contemplating, very seriously, swapping a late model 5.9 engine and trans swap into my '65 Valiant. I've had a low(ish) mileage '97 B3500 one ton van fall into my lap for free and I can think of no better home for the drivetrain. Obviously I'll have the entire drivetrain, ECM, and wiring harness at my disposal.
The intended victim is a 2 door 1965 Valiant V100 that has a 170 slant 6 and three on the tree.
My biggest concerns are motor mounts, trans crossmember and mount, and exhaust.
I'm a mechanic and have built a few hot rod Mopars in the past, but nothing like this. What I'm looking for is advice from some folks who have possibly done, or been involved with, this swap before. Any pix would be greatly helpful.
I'm mainly looking to update the Valiant so that it's more reliable, has a little more oomph, and gets better gas mileage.
I'll update this posting with pix and info when I get it. Hopefully this will be a good winter project for me, and I can bring it out in the spring.
C'mon y'all, let the great advice flow!!!!
Wayno
Austin, TX
The intended victim is a 2 door 1965 Valiant V100 that has a 170 slant 6 and three on the tree.
My biggest concerns are motor mounts, trans crossmember and mount, and exhaust.
I'm a mechanic and have built a few hot rod Mopars in the past, but nothing like this. What I'm looking for is advice from some folks who have possibly done, or been involved with, this swap before. Any pix would be greatly helpful.
I'm mainly looking to update the Valiant so that it's more reliable, has a little more oomph, and gets better gas mileage.
I'll update this posting with pix and info when I get it. Hopefully this will be a good winter project for me, and I can bring it out in the spring.
C'mon y'all, let the great advice flow!!!!
Wayno
Austin, TX