Newer serpentine system and a.c. compressor

[Moparvinson]

Will a serpentine belt system and newer a.c. compressor from a newer dodge truck fit onto a 74 charger with a 360? Thanks.

 

[DionR]

La to Magnum parts list??

I think I'm going to do a magnum serpentine setup on my truck project. It's going to have AC and power steering so I'll need everything for the most part... I'll probably buy a new water pump and I will not connect the fan as I'll probably use an electric one... I know I need the main bracket...

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Magnum serpentine belt on a LA?

Will a serpentine belt system off a 1999 Magnum engine bolt up to my 1974 318 LA?

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I don't see it mentioned in either of those threads, but the Magnum heads have bosses on the end of them that LA heads don't have. Because of this, mounting the tensioner could be difficult on an LA.

Also, the truck PS bracket bolts to a boss on the block that either doesn't exist on LA blocks, or isn't threaded (can't remember which).

 

[MoparLeo]

It can be done but there is no provision for a manual fuel pump and the waterpump is a reverse rotation unit.
The Magnum timing cover is the main part of the unit.
There are many posts on this site concerning Magnum serpentine belt convertions. Just do a search for Magnum.

 

[Moparvinson]

Thanks, my sons a.c. compressor has never worked and weighs a ton. He wants to get a new style one and I thought a complete system from the pull apart yard might work.

 

[MoparLeo]

This link has a ton of info. It tells you what parts will swap with an LA engine and much more.
Magnum Swap: Chrysler LA parts - what works and what doesn't? |

 

[rumblefish360]

Thanks, my sons a.c. compressor has never worked and weighs a ton. He wants to get a new style one and I thought a complete system from the pull apart yard might work.

From the Magnum, you’ll need everything from the timing cover forward and an electric fuel pump. I used Edelbrock carb fuel pump. If this is in an A body car, you’ll need a van PS pump bracket if you have PS. Or relocate the battery. Use the proper refrigerant.