trans mount for 0500 swap
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fishy68
Tyr Fryr's Inc.
You have to build your own. Use the search function and you'll find numerous threads about an OD swap. some have pics.
805moparkid
Slant and AFX Guy
if you dont have the plate that bolts to the bottom of the trans (triangle shape) you need to get it thru a dealer, then buy a mount and go from there...
just had to make one for the 46 dodge
just had to make one for the 46 dodge
From what I've read, the trans mount is the least of the problems in installing either of these overdrive transmisions into an A Body.
The overdrive unit is located inside the tailshaft housing, and is large enough in diameter, that it won't fit without a considerable amount of floorboard surgery. I don't think there's a problem otherwise; just the tailshaft housing being too big to fit.
To be sure, building a new crossmember/transmission mount is a job to be reckoned with, but IMHO, the floorboard surgery would be more difficult, and patching it up, afterwards.
I have a 518 in my '93 Dakota 318, and would love to have one in my '72 Valiant, but I don't think I'm up to it... :angry2:
Good luck!!!
I have the trans plate. thats my question, what mount do I buy?
fishy68
Tyr Fryr's Inc.
Sorry Ike, I think I misunderstood your question. I took it that you were needing to know what crossmember to use. No idea on the mount. sorry I'm no help.
I read somewhere that a trans mount from a GM van works. It's barely 1 inch tall which helps get the correct drive shaft alignment without hanging too low.
And Bill, If you decide to sell that Dakota , give me a shout.
And Bill, If you decide to sell that Dakota , give me a shout.
I'll surely do that. Here's a photo... not too recent, but pretty representative of how it looks, now...
I need it as a daily driver; my other car got totalled and the only other vehicle I own is my '72 Valiant, which has a 4.10 gear and a Vortech blower... not too street friendly...
Doesn't someone make this trans crossmember and mount?
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Have a part number? I'll be starting a thread shortly detailing my install of a 42RH in a Duster, so far I have had to cut out NONE of the floorpan. Gary
I going to use a ens-3-1108g Energy suspension mount,i just slotted the mount holes a little to fit the mount bolts.Right now i have the cheep universal mount from auto parts store for mock up,less than 10 bucks usually.
Right now i have the cheep universal mount from auto parts store for mock up,less than 10 bucks usually.
Application / Part Number? I'm putting up a thread now in the trans section if you want to check it out. Gary
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