putting a 383 in a 72 cuda

[steve-o]

I have a 72 cuda that had a 360. i currently have a 383 with a 727 tranny. my measurements tell me that it will fit in. the motor itself looks to be about 3 inches wider than the 360 and it appears that the mounts on the 383 look a lil farther back maybe an inch and a half. wondering if i can drop the motor in without changing the k frame. maybe change the mounts? any input would be helpful.

 

[R4Sedan]

The 383 will go with know problem, It will need different mounts and trans and you will have to shorten your drive shaft.

 

[oldkimmer]

......If u had a 727 behind the 360. ur good 2 go.....does the 383 have the biscuit mounts, if so ur in like flinn....................kim............

 

[steve-o]

the 360 did not have a 727. and im not too sure about the biscuit mounts

 

[steve-o]

what kind of mounts would i need?

 

[67Dart273]

72 Cudas CAME as in FACTORY with B/ RB engines. Therefore it is a "bolt in."

You need the factory proper engine brackets, IE the metal bracket between the mount and the engine, and the matching (rubber) engine mounts for 383/ 400/ 440

Same with manifolds/ headers/ exhaust. All factory stuff for BB engines

You'll either have to upgrade the radiator or at least have the lower outlet switched side to side

I'm not absolutely sure, I think the rear crossmember is a go as is. Depending on what trans was in the car, you'll need a different driveshaft.

Minor wiring changes, off ya go.

 

[oldkimmer]

........I have the proper mounts if u need.........what year/car did the 383 come out of.......post pics of the mounts....ur drive shaft will need 2 b shortened approx 4 inches.........kim..........

 

[steve-o]

everything i have been reading has been putting a smile on my face. the motor came out of a 66 newport. same with the tranny. how much were you looking to get for those mounts?

 

[JohnRR]

72 Cudas CAME as in FACTORY with B/ RB engines. Therefore it is a "bolt in."

they did ? 1971 was the last year for the big block in the E body.

BUT that said a big block will drop in and it is a bolt in deal. all you need is the standard Big block engine brackets and use the same rubber mounts that are on the 360. Same goes for the trans , bolts to the same crossmember and uses the same mount , if it was a 904 you'll need a shorter driveshaft and 727 specific linkages for the kickdown and shifter.