I am planning to within the next 2 years do a slant swap to small block (yes have already put the 8.75 into the car in anticipation) but have a couple quetsions.
As the Title implies, I have no experience with small blocks (slants and big blocks yes).
My question is, is there a significant difference in external dimensions between 318, 340 and 360? (exclude poly) Is it a deck height difference as is 383&400 vs 440?
A quick second question... do front coil over shocks exist? ...just thinking out loud
I'm asking because an aquantence is offering me two 360's each with the 727's for $300. yes they both have to be rebuilt, one he said was running and the other he does not know the background. He is clearing out his stuff and needs the room for winter.
The car I want to do the swap is a 76 dart 4dr that has disk brakes and is not vacuum assist so deck height wont be an issue with the can in the way. The car does have power steering so I am a little concerned about header fitment. I have already upgraded the torsion bars .920 and have a completely rebuilt 8.75 (shortened C-Body rear) with all new 11" breaks & e-cables. Have also bolt-in frame connectors welded in as well.
I do not plan on racing the car but I do want a fun sleeper even if it is an 'old man car'...I'm a young man in an old mans body:toothy10:
Sorry about the story, I just need some info and opinions.
Thanx in advance my friends
As the Title implies, I have no experience with small blocks (slants and big blocks yes).
My question is, is there a significant difference in external dimensions between 318, 340 and 360? (exclude poly) Is it a deck height difference as is 383&400 vs 440?
A quick second question... do front coil over shocks exist? ...just thinking out loud
I'm asking because an aquantence is offering me two 360's each with the 727's for $300. yes they both have to be rebuilt, one he said was running and the other he does not know the background. He is clearing out his stuff and needs the room for winter.
The car I want to do the swap is a 76 dart 4dr that has disk brakes and is not vacuum assist so deck height wont be an issue with the can in the way. The car does have power steering so I am a little concerned about header fitment. I have already upgraded the torsion bars .920 and have a completely rebuilt 8.75 (shortened C-Body rear) with all new 11" breaks & e-cables. Have also bolt-in frame connectors welded in as well.
I do not plan on racing the car but I do want a fun sleeper even if it is an 'old man car'...I'm a young man in an old mans body:toothy10:
Sorry about the story, I just need some info and opinions.
Thanx in advance my friends
