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• Mopar k member swap 00. Thread starter Golden Scamp BUT, if you can get a 73-76 V8 k-member with spool mounts you can build a big block k-member out of it without needing Schumacher mounts Oklacarcollecto Life is an experiment. my k member looks different then the pictures you have. Jun 23, 2010 #1 Did you know this is a direct swap ? I didnt so Mopar Technical Forums. Joined May 20, 2009 Messages 550 Reaction score 20 Location las vegas,nv . , , Made in the USA. New posts New profile posts Latest activity New showcase items New showcase comments. jpg 21. K member swap and upgrades. this is a pretty old thread so i don't think the OP will mind but I pulled a K member from 72 duster. Please help. Not Yet Reviewed. 2L/6. No new members in the last week. There is a guy floating around FBBO that converts your K frame and once I did the swap in my 71 Duster, so same K member as you. If anyone gets QA1 k member and uses TTI header and then switches to an Alterkation, you will have to get 6. Thread It was an easy swap that I did from underneath. One difference of note would be the type of engine brackets as this later model went to the 'fail-safe' style (round insulators) which would require the corresponding brackets off '73 or newer A or B-body car. Run the HDK K member swap, hydraulic clutch setup on an A833, custom driveshaft and you're in business No idea what a shop would cost to If you have a '73 - '76 V8 K-member then use it. Visible. Is this true or a SB original K Member with the correct SB to BB mounts will work? May 1, 2024 #2 mrmopar340 Well-Known Member . the center stamp should be the date code 4th 70 Mopar Technical Forums. It only leaves about 1/4" header to Gen III HEMI Swap Shop View All GEN III Swap Hemi Headers Gen III Hemi Mounts / Brackets EFI Fuel Tanks Oil Filter, QA1 Mopar Tubular K-Member Fits: 1971-72 B-Body & 70-74 E-Body $820. robinsonwr Well-Known Member. Aug 7, 2021 #1 Hello FABO! Working on a 67 barracuda fastback ALL 63-66 A-body K-members are the same, and ALL 67 and later K-members WILL NOT FIT a 63-66 car. Nov 24, 2009 #12 The '73-6 A-body used a different k-member between the 6 and 8. I have owned this car since I was 9. Jul 7, 2018 #5 FitzyB5 Well-Known Member. There is no k member in a c-body. Joined Aug 28, 2020 Messages 1,474 Reaction score 1,956 Location The 69 K-member uses different motor mounts, the 73-76 k's use a different spool type mount which is actually betterthey also use different sway bars on the 73-76 cars too. bar may be only 0. Brakes, Steering & Suspension . 7L/6. Header fit (TTI), crossmember location, shaker clearance, have all worked out with the AlterK design and I'm pulling my 318 and installing a 440. 947 in the last month. The mounting is what I feel is QA1 Mopar K-Members. I have been buying up goodies to do a 440 swap. 2. But have a line on an 06 5. Oversize $49. The 5. Schumacher did make conversion mounts to put a B-RB in an A body using a V8 K member. One, the Hemi is meant for this car. Everyone is welcome to this Mopar Community and most important START SELLING AND ENJOY! SELL ANY PARTS YOU HAVE OR CAR MOPAR ONLY!!!!! Private. Then upgrade to Disc brakes and rebuilt front end. I could just be looking at it wrong. 2-, and 6. Joined May 9, 2006 Messages 1,621 Reaction score 318 Location Huntington, NY. My dart had the /6 k member so I intended to use the schumacher kits (or trans dap). Joined Apr 5, 2006 Messages 3,024 Reaction score 20 Location Meridian, Idaho. With the info and feedback from you guys, here is where I am so far; Trans Adapt engine mounts, SBM to BBM, which I have read are a copy of Schumacher so fingers crossed Manual steering box, 16:1 to make sure I have clearance no the QA1 unit is a good peice but is basically a tubular stock replacement. Calendar. 7K. 4 exhaust manifolds that a buddy gave me. As both transmissions are a 727 torqueflight I figure that I'm all set there. 95. I have a factory 273/4spd 67 Barracuda that I have started disassembly to have body/paint done. 1-6. I would call Mancini Racing Fits: 66-72 B, 68-70 C & 70-74 E Body Engineered to support a Gen3 Hemi Swap into your classic Mopar using a factory K-frame mount. Free Shipping; UMI Performance Tubular K-Members 240131-R. 83" so you should therefore Above left: Comparison of top side of original motor mount to solid mount. 52,708 total members. Jun 10, 2014 #1 I'm sorry if im in the wrong place, but i have a 1973 Plymouth duster, and a 1974 Plymouth duster k frame. Previous topic - Next topic. New posts Recent Posts New calendar events New profile posts Latest activity New showcase items. Torsion bars are fine from a 318 but you may want to add a sway bar since 318s did not come with one and it will handle better. Feb 14, 2018 #3 Sorry I'm talking about Team Z Metal Matrix 1979-1993 Mustang Swap Chevy LS/LSX K-Members use a combination of 4130 Chromoly and 1018 Steel to offer the best strength to weight performance. K frame i. 1962 - 1965 Mopars . Thread starter mopar7172; Start date Mar 12, 2011 - mopar7172 Banned. Part Number: QA1-52315. It's a lot easier to get a swap mount kit than it is to change a K member. Joined Apr 18, 2012 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Location Mishawaka, IN. Big Block A body Tech . Just when you didn’t think it could get any more bitchin’, this latest offering from Magnum Force is the first of its kind to offer Mopar owners the opportunity to remove their massive original suspension and front frame/k-member I've been doing research online (and with several 'older' builders that have raced/streeted MOPAR) regarding the switch I'm doing from my 318 to the 440 I've acquired. Many [San Antonio Mopar Club] members want to make engine changes from one family to another. I'm doing an engine swap on my 65 Barracuda, and I've been wanting to try the K-member drop method, so this is it! Have heard so many good recommendations about this method. The missing stud on the top of the mount was replaced with a new bolt with a nut and washer on the From your original post, I thought that you wanted to put the engine AND K-Member out of your A-Body into a B-Body. Getting Ready for Mustang Week Texas 2025 Holley Releases New Hi-Ram EFI Intakes for Small-Block Chevy Engines i purchased this k-member some years ago thinking that it was for a big block 383/440 but a member here on FABO is pretty sure it is not. 1 Mar 16, 2021 #3 Jerry Hall FBBO Gold Member. K-Members and engine swaps This is a popular area for discussion. Current visitors New profile posts Recently I found a good 73 style k-frame, LCA s, and sway bar and would like to finish the conversion but it looks like a lot of work on a running car. 1 headers for your 5. Re the mount itself, the early dual cable shift tailshaft has a wider bolt pattern for the mount pad. Mopar Performance (formerly Direct Connection) has already come up with a bolt-in K-member (PN P4007935) and mounts (PN P4120757) to install any B or RB engine into the A-bodies listed above. Upper and lower control arms, strut rods, and a lot of stuff will probably swap, but if you want to add a sway bar you will need to add sway bar tabs to the lower control arms and obtain a sway bar. New posts Recent Posts Classifieds Search forums. Gen III HEMI Swap Shop View All GEN III Swap Hemi Headers Gen III Hemi Mounts / Brackets EFI Fuel Tanks Oil Filter, These QA1 Mopar K-members are direct bolt-ins for 1967-72 A-body, 1971-72 B-body, or 1970-74 E-body vehicles. I'm looking for any info on this swap with the stock K-member on a Narrow/early A-body. Schumacher Creative Services Inc. For I haven't done a k-member swap but have seen it discussed. You’ll be first to know about Magnum Force products, discounts and special events! 1966-1972 B-Body Mopar with Stock V8 K-Member GEN3 Hemi Swap Engine Mount Bracket P/N: WB130020 5. Our K-Members come with a centered dropped rack mount to provide extra pan clearance for those looking to run deeper oil pans for racing applications. You can expect improved bump steer, anti-dive, and Ackerman angles for maximum performance QA1's Mopar K-Members are direct bolt-on for your 66-70 Mopar B-Body. ADMIN Take it from an LS guy, there is zero reason to LS swap a Mopar of any kind Reply reply [deleted] • Not sure why you think an LS swap is more beneficial then a Hemi swap. Estimated Ship Date: Jan 10, 2025 if ordered today. 99; Special Order; Need It I have a K member that I got in the trunk of my dart and I am trying to figure out what it came out of/what the mounts are meant to hold (they appear to be v8 but not sure if big block/small block) I was wondering if it will even work for my dart. Jul 17, 2023 #1 Looking to replace stock K member in my 66 Dart with aftermarket tube setup (coil overs and rack and pinion) any Mopar Tubular K-member, coilover, and rack and pinion suspension conversion for 66-up A-Body Dodge Plymouth Mopars. I know you have to bash the snot out of the right shock tower and I think he used a big block k member. Junkyardhero list is excellent. If you find a car with discs on it, take the K member too. 00 '67-69 A-Body & '65 C-Body Big Block Left Side Conversion Kit. Built my car for a magnum swap w/ 46re. They are manufactured from quality materials and are engineered for maximizing strength. 4L Engines and V8 K-member. Schumacher does have conversion mounts for this k-member, BUT they require cutting the driver side saddle shorter and drilling a new hole for the main bolt on the mount. Regular price $15. Kind late to the hemi swap game. 62v200 Well-Known Member. also certain ones are way over complex and the engine must I have the correct mounts for the swap, but recently heard I need a BB K Member. I didn't even change the motor mounts (the rubber pieces), just the engine plates. Is this a specific k-member to this car? Can I swap it out and be correct. New Hemi Engine Swap . "M" to "F" body K-member swap. 7 w/ 545RFE trans. Forums. jpg . lord knows I still have big purchases to make. I'm under the impression that the '73 k-member can be used if the idler, pitman and center steering link stay with that k-member while retaining the original '72 upper & lower control arms & brakes in the car. Junior Mopar Technical Forums. Sep 22, 2019 #3 I don’t know why anyone would want to use this K. 7-6. The engine mount brackets and transmission crossmember from Holley. Free ShippingLoading Estimated Ship Date: Today. User actions. It is usually cheapr It has the spool motor mounts. ChargedDart75 Well-Known Member. I have a 70 AAR cuda with a damaged K-member. My question is, would it be easier tog et the V8 K-member or use the kit? Is there 1966-1972 B-Body Mopar with Stock V8 K-Member GEN3 Hemi Swap Engine Mount Brackets 5. Local time 1:12 AM Joined Jan 19, 2017 Messages 1,300 Reaction score 404 Location Florida. K member swap in my 66 Dart. 2-6. I've heard some chatter about being able to use the /6 K-member but I now have a QA1 K-Member now, $585 IIRC {I still need to install, some day when I feel like it} shipped directly from QA1, QA1 Mopar B-E body K-member 52315. LS SWAP KIT A- Consists of K The '67 K member used a one year only idler arm. (because it has the disk brakes and power steering) i am currently Mopar Technical Forums. I can not stress enough about doing all the research you can before you MFR161054 Mopar B&E Transformer K-Member, coilover, and rack and pinion suspension conversion for 60-74 B and E-Body Dodge Plymouth Mopars. For the A body line, the V8 K members were designed for the LA series only. Luckily for a memeber here, they got a hell of deal on gently used headers. Product Note: Tubular K-Member. Go Down Pages 1. Joined Dec 1, 2021 Messages 87 Reaction score 77 Location Florida. Local time 1:51 PM Joined Mar 26, 2018 Messages 10,727 Reaction score 19,038 Location Alabama. Only reason I used it is because the Schumacher company had not been saved yet when I bought my stuff. Replace your heavy, bulky crossmember with our tubular K-members. Built it, drive it, wrecked it, started restoring it about 10 years ago. View All. My new 70 Duster has a 360 but the car was born with a /6. Hey allkind of a stupid question that I’m arguing with myself over and want some Above: Holley offers multiple oil pan designs to clear the k-member and fit a 5. I just put a 66 hemi in a 67 Coronet that started with a 318 then had a 440. Regular price $189. Print. Hello all i have a 72 440 i am looking to put in my 65 fury and i know that i can buy mounts but i would have to drill and tap two bolt holes on the bosses behind the oil filter to use them with the stock poly k member. I have already found a motor and the guy already has it bolted up to a smallblock 727. The engine placement eliminates modifications to the firewall and the engine mount brackets fit the K-member on cars that originally came from the factory with a V8. Thread starter kdtjb; Start date Jun 18, 2010; 1; 2; Next. Joined to put a big block mopar in a “b body” with a sb k-member: a. How to Make a Big Block K-frame The Direct Connection K-member IS a modified 73-76 small block k-member. Big Block K Frame Identification I tried to sell the BB k frame in the above picture at a swap meet for $200 and nobody wanted it. Other highlights include greater header and oil pan clearances for easier installation and maintenance. The K-Member comes with engine mount attachment points to accept factory and aftermarket engine mounts. I am rebuilding Mopar Garage Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust (Moderators: Chryco Psycho, hemigeno, firefighter3931, Charger-Bodie) big block using small block k member help; big block using small block k member help. Part K-Members, Tubular, HSLA Steel, Black Powdercoated, Includes Mounts, LS Engine Swap, Ford, Mustang, Each . About this group. Thread starter Sonny; Start date Apr 20, 2018; Apr 20, 2018 #1 Sonny It’s all fun til the rabbit gets the gun. Sep 3, 2017 #4 440 Swap into a 318 car. elongate Mopar Technical Forums. Seen a blog on this site for a new unit with mounts, but can no longer find it. 1963-65 vs 1966-up b-body k-member question Thread starter 67belvodere Start date May 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 #1 Hello FABO folks, I have a 67 Dart 273 with tiny drum brakes. do any of you recognize this? i don't think it's for a 6 cylinder - i think it might be a small block k-member. Original 318, installing a 426 Hemi. They are The K Classic Mopar Tech 1962 - 1965 Mopars . Mustang Drag The 1962 to 1965 K member positions the engine forward by something like 1 1/2 inches so would require the off set mount if a later K member were used in an early car. With this innovative design, We plan to also do a 318 to 440 swap this winter on our ‘67 Fury wagon. my 62 Valiant wagon had a 413 sandwiched into the front on a 170CID Hi all. I have a 67 Coronet /6 that I am swapping to a 360. These K-Members also offer '67-72 Mopar A-Body Slant 6 K-Member to Big Block Kit. if no bb k-member can be found, buy a schumacher motor mount swap kit d. 3L, 6. Cart; Checkout; Select Page . 318 to 383/440 swap and K member 318 to 383/440 swap and K member. - Engine Swaps. GEN III Swap Hemi Headers Gen III Hemi Mounts / Brackets EFI Fuel Tanks Oil Filter, Adapters, Harware 1967-76 Mopar A-Body 1966-74 Mopar B-Body 1970-74 Mopar E-Body 1972-1993 Pick-up & Ramcharger Gen III Swaps Dakota Holley Gen III HEMI Swaps; Electrical & Ignition Exhaust Parts Fuel Systems GEN III HEMI How to Books General Mopar Tech Discussions . there is nothing wrong with that but what about those of us that have already spent money on upper control arms and brakes. jpg 8. Thread starter RPM; Start date Jun 23, 2010 - RPM Superior Member. FYI. 0L block and then bolt a 4. Thread starter Mims Gt; Start date Jul 17, 2023 - Mims Gt Well-Known Member. 6 KB · Views: 680 Apr 23, 2014 #8 R. Thanks Mopar Swap Shop. The RMS AlterKtion K-member for Mopars is transformative. 6 KB · Views: 591 QA1 Mopar Dynamic Adj. But yes the k member works great for a big block. 24. Basically, I was preparing to swap out the entire front suspension to go with disk brakes, etc. This is the Lightest and Strongest package on the Market for LS Mustang swaps. If you shim them with washers or spacers, it should fit a 360 right in there too, as the only difference is distance between the mounting ears on the block. If you only want to swap it in cause you are going from a slant 6 to V8 then I wouldn't waste my time, instead buy the S6 to V8 conversion motor mounts and be done, way less work and the fit is That said people swap motors back and forth with no problems. 99 QA1 Mopar Tubular K-Member Fits: 1966-70 B-Body $820. Joined Apr 16, 2015 Messages 939 Reaction score 504 Location PERTH WA. Thread starter FBBO Gold Member. Schumacher are such amazing stand up people he sent me Planning to swap my 318 Poly to an RB in the future. I did this about 15 years ago when Mopar initially came out with the crate motors. Also we build Direct bolt in mounts for the B,C,& E body cars with V8 K members that want to put Gen 2 426 Hemi style I just found an article in an old Mopar Magazine that gives parts and everything that they got 560 hp out of an old 383 so maybe that'll help 6. Created 10 years ago. They are an ideal solution to save weight and make engine swaps a breeze. How-To Several years ago, attempting this swap would have required the K-member to be changed, a OK, so my camshaft oil pump drive gear just shredded, so I'm likely to pull the engine. 7 KB · Views Well I'm looking at 3 different K member swap out kits and can't find the answers I'm looking for so I thought maybe someone on this site has some experience with 1 or more of these brands, Alterkation HDK QA1 They all look QA1 Mopar B-E body K-member 52314. Above right: Comparison of nut on original motor mount to solid mount. If your 440 hits the inner fender pm me and I will send you a picture of the cutout and the correct dimensions I took from an original 73 GTX BB car. 7 Hemi swap is interesting though. FABO Gold Member. Gen III HEMI Swap Shop. The person doing the body/paint has to drop the K-member to put I've done several of the '66-'72 K-member swaps into early B bodies. 5. Not Yet Reviewed . 1 The AJE Mopar Front Tubular K-Members and Components are easy to bolt in and are designed to reduce weight, increase strength, and improve geometry. Saved me the K frame swap or conversion mount stuff. Any A body 8 3/4" rear end will bolt into your '65. doing a hellcat / 6 speed swap sometime soon. Nothing like getting pushed back into the seat by Hemi power. Part Number: AJE-MU-20UM. 8. I have a 72 Challenger base which I'm restoring and also putting in a 440, I heard that the subframes are different between the 2 engines and if so i need to I don't know exactly what will swap from the /6 K member, but get some bigger torsion bars. Estimated Ship Date: Nov 25, 2024 if ordered today. A little about my project. Registered members Current Mopar Swap Shop. All Dodge and Plymouth B body K members from 62 to 65 the same and can be swapped/6 to /6 SB to SB and BB to BB? Short answer- Yes, you can use your '72 K frame on your '73. I located a big block k frame for my car since the previous owner hacked up the motor mounts to install a 440 (orig 340 car ) As I understand it you can go with the schumacher motor mount kit or get a BB K frame. 73 and newer K member and suspension have many differences from the earlier setup. K frame swapanything on bolt threads? Thread starter JKCuda; Start date Sep 2, 2023; Sep 2, 2023 #1 JKCuda Well-Known Member. Bergman pins Thread starter clementine Start date Aug 19, 2022 - clementine Flight risk FABO Gold Member Joined Jan 3, 2016 I need some advice. Joined Mar 13, 2009 Messages 17,036 Reaction score You are going to need conversion motor mounts, a E body hemi K frame or have your K frame converted (assuming you are using a 426 that uses the original mounting configuration, there are some like the Mopar Performance blocks that had the same mounting ears as a 440). . GEN III Swap Hemi Headers Gen III Hemi Mounts / Brackets EFI Fuel Tanks Oil Filter, Adapters, Harware 1967-76 Mopar A-Body 1966-74 Mopar B-Body 1970-74 Mopar E-Body 1972-1993 Pick-up & Ramcharger Gen III Swaps Dakota Holley Gen III HEMI Swaps; Electrical & Ignition Exhaust Parts Fuel Systems GEN III HEMI How to Books QA1 Mopar K-Members 52315. The pans come with a windage tray, oil pickup, O-ring, deflector, and mounting hardware. k member an torsion bars do they pose any handling issues on the street? d55dave Well-Known Member. Two, the Hemi responds damn near the same to the same exact mods you’d put on an LS. Engine mounts will be the issue. Swap. If the B-Body already has a slant 6 K-Member in it, it is as simple as using the mounts and insulators from the B-Body engine and swapping them onto the good engine and it'll bolt right up. 4-liter QA1’s Mopar K-Member Solution For Gen 3 HEMI Swaps RTR and Vaughn Gittin Jr. I would avoid the transdap, lazy copy, they did not even machine the drivers side biscuit. Your BB with its motor mounts will bolt right in. trying to figure out the best K member to use. ) Select from power or manual rack and pinion with power right hand drive now available. FBBO Gold Member. Fits 62-72 B Bodies, 67-75 A-Bodies and 70-74 E bodies using OEM factory k-frame. Steering / Suspension . 65DODGE, Yea, I'd love to find a push button big block 727, but finding any Mopar parts in my neck of the woods is tough. I put a 440 in a 68 wagon originally equipped with a 318 and didn't change the K. Sell, buy. In the engine is not See more How you do the engine swap depends on how you get your disc brakes. Just getting underway and I have questions about the details Classic Mopar Tech. MFR161048 Right hand drive power rack now available! Mopar Technical Forums Suspension, Steering and Chassis . I know because I was there. 00 Mini Starter. Used a manual steering box also. 58 new posts today. Thread On the B body line, the K members were usually as follows: 1) Slant six. As far GET YOUR SWAG AT @ https://goosseperformance. Mopar Technical Forums. Joined Dec 10, 2023 Messages 433 Reaction score 273 Location Shawsville Virginia. Search. '70 and Are you looking to drop a modern Gen 3 HEMI in your classic Mopar? QA1 has engineered a comprehensive line of K-members, coilover conversions, and engine mounts Saved me the K frame swap or conversion mount stuff. V8 K. The 1965 trans tail shaft was the first with the slip yoke but has the wider What cars will interchange with sheet metal and frame rails, K-member interchange. I plan to post what we will do and how its done when we plan to do it if you would like to follow it. QA1 Mopar K-members are direct bolt-ins for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles. If using a sway bar, the 1966-69 B-body K-members only work with a QA1 sway bar I have a second K member from a 73 cuda - in measuring all is close and seems the same, except for the out side holes and frame are apx 3/8 longer/wider. Ive heard that if i Mopar Tubular K-Member Conversion A-Body 67-up 1; 2 > Home; Suspension and Steering; Front Mopar Suspension Conversions; join our email list. There Gen III Hemi Swap K-Member Filler Plate The starter on Mopar transmissions mounts on the left or right hand side of the vehicle. 7 headers will not work. this Is Going Into My Sons 73 Home. Thread starter clementine; Start date Aug 7, 2021 - 1; 2; Next. I have already got the motor mounts i need in order to swap out without changing the k memeber, i have the 727 tranny and the bigger 8 3/4 rear end. Anyone know off hand the bolt size for the large four bolts What would be the easiest way to swap out a k-member? my 65 Belvy has a 69 in it and since i'm converting to 4-spd, i'm going to put a 65 back in it. Working with a 71 Chrysler 300 2 dr and want to know what I can use for Home. Looking for a K frame with motor mounts to match the Hemi. Including spool type engine mounts, different UCAs, center link, idler and pitman, sway bar, etc. Thanks for any assistance - Aug 30, 2017 #2 AUSTA Well-Known Member. ruffcut May 16, 2023 #6 Fran Blacker 1 of 27. Drop Ship; Free Shipping; Special OrderLoading Estimated Ship Date: Nov 25, 2024 if ordered today. Joined Mar 14, 2009 Messages 12,480 Reaction score 4,012 Location San Diego. Joined Sep 26, 2022 Messages 10 Reaction score 7 Location Walton County, Florida. Thanks, If using a sway bar, this K-members only work with a QA1 sway bar and control arms. 7. Thread starter "M" to "F" body K-member swap. 65 Dodge K member swap. Free ShippingLoading GEN 3 Mid-Mount Accessories Gen III HEMI Swap Flexplate Quicktime Performance Exhaust & Cutouts Mancini Racing Electronic Vacuum Advance Distributor with HEI Caps Stainless Steel Valley Tray for B & RB Engines Big & Small Block Black Valve Cover Sets Holley GEN III HEMI Power Steering & Alternator Kits GEN II HEMI & Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks Mancini Is it a for sure thing that the K member must get notched for oil pump? Sounds like some have had to, and some have not. 10 Found it - White Box engine swap mounts allow easy installation of the Gen III Hemi engine in your 1973-1976 Mopar A-Body. Regular price $199. Might be some conversion mounts. 4L Engines Installation Instructions Thank you for choosing to use HOOKER™ engine swap mounting brackets as part of your GEN3 HEMI Swap project. Samuelc Member. Joined Apr 3, 2009 Messages 8,536 Reaction score 595 If his car has a k-member that is already modified, those will bolt a 273 or 318 engine right in. Long answer- You can swap the K frames, but if you have a sway bar on the '73 you won't be able to use that Installing a '66 or later K-member in a '62-'65 will set the engine 1 5/8" further back and will require some minor floorboard clearancing and a new transmission mount. After looking closely I see that the original /6 K member is still in the car because it has a motor swap mount kit, the one that pushes the motor about 1 1/2" to the drivers side. M. Drop Ship ; Free The QA1 k-frame won't save you an appreciable amount of weight, if any. MFR161052 (Dart,Duster, Demon, Barracuda, Valiant, Scamp, etc. big block a body swap thanks dave i appreciate the input the frame is tied i have the 6 cyl. Even better, they offer conversion mounts in their strong E Body Mopar Tech Discussions. Thanks, Mark M. After noticing these three differences, we knew this would be a little bit more involved than just a quick swap. you will need mounts from 1964 through 1966. 6 Mustang Motor Mount to it and use UPRs 4. 2) ALL V8s except Hemi. 5" for transmission tunnel and header clearance. I've had different answers from several different people in person and online regarding the K-Member portion of the 440 mopar dart engine swap. The plusses are: Better idler arm design (after '67) Better sway bar design Better fan-to-radiator clearance The ability to use the late oil pans Minuses are: Reduced head to firewall clearance Reduced transmission to center hump clearance You'll notice that the '62-'65 center hump is shaped Mopar K-Member Direct Bolt-on GT Sport K-Member for the 1966-70 B-body Mopar Platform Art Morrison Enterprises (AME) is releasing one of the most impactful upgrades to the 1966-70 B-body Mopar platform with the introduction of their new direct bolt-on K Classic Mopar Tech Engine, Trans & Driveline . 1-, 6. The K-members feature motor mount attachment points to accept factory and aftermarket motor mounts, and their tubular design also allows for increased The 5. Joined Aug 18, 2007 Messages 179 Reaction score 1 Location Ohio. clementine Flight risk. Go. K Frames. Sedanman 67-9 Valiant specialist. Second, LS Motor Mounts, Engine Swap, Block Mount, Bolt-In, 0. trying to get my info straight. The early A bodies ('63-'66) used the same K member for slants and V8s. IMPORTANT: Low mount A/C Compressors will only work with engines using VVT front accessory drive. You are correct on the K member. Estimated Ship Date: Today. I would swap to the earlier K - be it stock or aftermarket (I went from a slant K member to a QA1 small block based K member) No do not need to change K member if 67-72 - just need SB to BB swap mounts, mount shims, and a torque strap Trans-dapt mounts are $60 - still need shims below Summit fox mustang torque strap for aftermarket K members works My original K member needs sandblasting, welding up, welding in braces, and powder coating (or painting). Even though I am a diehard Mopar lover I am very new to the A-body world. These engine-Mount assemblies are part of an engineered solution that works together with the transmission crossmember and headers to optimize the engine placement & component clearances along with ideal drivetrain / U-joint For a minimum you could swap in a gen3 but convert it back to carburetor. It fits right in there. Part Number: QA1-MUK21. Joined Oct 8, 2009 Messages 616 Reaction score 996 Location North Mississippi. Mar 1, 2010 #8 Yeah a Slant 6 K will hold a 383. Mar 12, 2011 #1 i put my all rebuilt 68 440 in my 1971 dart, it originally had a 318 in it. AJE Suspension Mustang Tubular K-Member Complete Swap Kits MU-20UM K-Member, Tubular, Steel, Black Powdercoated, Ford, Kit. Registered MagMount Heavy Duty Engine Mounts Motor / Body Mounts Restoration Motor Mount & K-Member Bolts Transmission Mounts Engine Support Brackets ; Exhaust . What's new . cudamark Well-Known Member. LS Swap Kit with Stainless Steel Headers $ 1,119. Your torsion bars in the 73 will be fine as mopar dropped the slant six bars after 19721973 cars with the 318 used the same bars as the 225 car If your car has 9" drums, you'll want 10" minimum Classic Mopar Tech. 6 out of 5 stars. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. would prefer to Gen III HEMI Swap Shop. Engineered for maximized strength, the tubular design allows for greater header and oil pan clearance. Headers and bracket kits are designed specifically for your Charger, Dart, Cuda, Challenger, Valiant, and many QA1 Mopar K-Members 52313. 00 Hood Spring Protector. Thread starter ThePurple440; Start date Sep 26, 2022; Sep 26, 2022 #1 ThePurple440 Member. With the engine in the car, measure from the passenger side (Right) frame rail to the perch - V8 Measures approximately 4 inches, Slant 6 Measures approximately 2 inches. A) the K member on all early Darts and Valiants are the same /6 or V-8, you will need V-8 motor mounts, the stock ones are fine, I had to do a little work since I went with a later model 318 and somewhere in the '70's they changed the tabs on the block. sgt72charger. Used Members Online • Slimeyzi. UMI Performance Tubular K-Members 240131-R I found a K member from a 73 Dart for sale at 100 bucks, complete with 360 spool mounts no gaurantees on the rubber. Hemi swap into an A body Hemi in the early 90's. 1 myduster360 Well-Known Member. 500 in. jpg. GMachineDartGT Senior Member. What's new. Members. Home / 99-04 Mustang / LS Swap Kit with Stainless Steel Headers. The weight savings gained by upgrading to a Reilly Motor Sports, Inc. I tried looking online and I saw something that said that all the K members are basically the same minus the steering box . 7-, 6. 0 out of 5 stars. 4-liter Hemi. This means I would also have to order a I’m going to be changing my 70 Challenger from a 318 to a 440 and I have found a B body big block K Member. The '67 to '72 and '73 to '76 will interchange if you use the same year range steering box and linkage as the K member. Exhaust . If your transmission has the starter mounted on the right side it interferes with the K-member on the 1997-2004 Dakota & this filler Hi everyone🤗. You have a V8 K frame. Group created on October 27, 2014 . Click to expand I think others here have had issue with Borg box and the swap headers. com/REILLY MOTORSPORTS ENGINE K MEMBER ALTERKTION BRACKET. Hey Guys,we Are Planning An Engine Swap From A Slant To A 360 We Have A 360 Engine And Trans--727 From A Challenger. I was going from a 318 car to Hemi anyway. Local time 3:00 PM Joined Feb 21, 2011 Messages 475 Reaction score 63 Location Carriere, ms. MFR161048 Right hand drive power rack now available! (Cuda, Challenger, Charger, Roadrunner, GTX, Satellite, Superbee, Coronet, R/T, Superbird, Daytona, and 60- 62 Dart, 62-64 Fury, Polara, 220, 330, 440, and Savoy) Unit shown has optional 13" Six Piston Mopar Technical Forums. QA1 Mopar K-Members 52315 K-Member, Steel, Black Powdercoated, Dodge, Plymouth, Each . 99; Special OrderLoading Estimated Ship Date: Jan 10, 2025 if ordered today. It was my understanding that the problem with using a later tranny (beside rigging a shifter) is that the rear mount crossmember is slightly in the wrong place. if “a” can be accomplished, buy big block motor mount brackets c. They found that any more weight reduction would reintroduce flex into the k-frame, so they kept it as strong as it needed to be. New posts Recent Posts Search forums. 4L Engines Installation Instructions Thank you for choosing White Box engine swap mounting brackets as part of your GEN3 HEMI Swap project. Budnicks said: sounds like you have a good plan, Most K-members are indistinguisable and can be modified to fit 383s, 400s and 440s found in B-Bodies - Mopar Muscle Magazine In this informative video, Damien takes you through the process of removing your factory Mopar K-member and installing a tubular steel K-member from QA1 on y You will also need to shorten your drive shaft. I can get a QA1 tubular K member for $550 with free shipping. The tubular K-Members are designed for weight savings and as a bolt-in swap for the factory K-Member. K-member Conversion Thread starter Detroit Iron Start date Apr 13, 2009 Apr 13, 2009 #1 Detroit Iron Well-Known Member Local time 10:10 AM Joined Jul 30, 2008 Messages 437 Reaction score 218 Hi everyone. 6 Chrome Moly K-member. I have the correct mounts for the swap, but recently heard I need a BB K Member. View All . I would also measure your torsion bar diameter as the stock 6 cyl. Engine, Trans & Driveline . Activity. 3) Hemi V8. my main issue with other aftetmarket k members on the market is that they all use mustang 2 spindles. do you knock the lower ball joint loose,or unbolt it from the spindle or just remove the pivot pin from the lower control arm? i removed the 65 k K member swap questions Vintage MOPAR chat I've done a lot of searching previous threads about this, and they all seem to hit around what I'm looking for, but not exactly. Small Block Mopar Engine . Joined Jan 3, 2016 Messages 3,583 Reaction score 3,302 Location Emerald city. 70 to 74 E-Body Transmission Tunnel Perimeter Frame (0) Your Price: $907. Local time 7:28 AM Joined Sep 23, 2016 Messages 16,161 Reaction Mopar; Kits; Engine Mounts; My account. Mopar Tubular K-member, coilover, and rack and pinion suspension conversion for 60-74 B and E-Body Mopars. If they make a set of motor mounts and a crossmember kit that bolts up I’ll be the first to do it but I can’t cut up a car like some have to get the ls in there There’s a guy who Mods please move if this is in the wrong thread so I picked up a 1968 barracuda fastback and want to put a 2004 5. Members · 52. If you already have a '65 k-member located that would be hands down the most simple solution. Joined Mar 8, 2022 Messages 213 Reaction score 131 Location Mechanicsburg, PA. Weight over the nose is reduced by 75 to 120 pounds, handling geometry is improved, and steering response is tightened with the included Includes LS swap adapter plates that allow you to bolt them to any standard LS, 5. Apr 18, 2012 #7 Hey I really need some help. So while there may well be some minor differences between a big and small K, they are (for the most part) interchangeable. Events. Schumacher’s uniquely engineered mounting brackets offer a simple and efficient solution for bolting a 273/318 or 340/360 engine directly to your Slant 6 k-member in your 1967-1972 A-body. Local time 11:17 PM Joined Jul 4, 2018 Messages 475 Reaction score 1,428 Location NH Seacoast. On the side, I was collecting parts to swap out my '67 K frame with a 73-76 K frame, and update to larger ball joints, disk brakes, firmer torsion bars, large bolt pattern, etc. Suspension, Steering and Chassis . The down side is that the QA1 k member requires 71 and newer sway bar. What year BB trans will work Link To eBay Motors. You will likely need the 67-72 mounts to attach your engine to the QA1 K frame. Engine swap solutions for your classic Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth 426 Hemi, 440 Big Block, and 340 You need to swap the K-member from the 72 into the 73 or use a set of shumacher conversion mounts. Clears Ultimate Headers Fox Body Swap (Part UH-102601) Longtube headers in 94-04 cars First, dartforfourty, not trying to steal your thread, but this info should help you too. I am a new member and so glad that I found you. Will I need a different K-member? Also want to keep pushbutton trans. 1L/6. Is this true or a SB original K Member with the correct Mopar Tubular K-member, coilover, and rack and pinion suspension conversion for 60-74 B and E-Body Mopars. One big advantage with the later K-member is more fan clearance to the radiator which will give you some fan clutch options. Classic Mopar Tech. This is a pic of my engine 426 Hemi, 440 Big Block, and 340 Small Block engine swap solutions for your classic Dodge, Chrysler, or Plymouth. Schumacher mounts. Thinking about doing a swap to a newer K member to avoid the 67 pitman arm as well as stiffen up, weld up the K member. Part Number: HOK-71221021HKR. 27 67 to 75 A-Body Transmission I used my 75 Darts slant 6 k member for my 383 swap. v6 to v8 swap help. The control arms and strut bars might save you a few pounds, versus reinforcing the stock. Joined May 20, 2010 Messages 2,585 Reaction score 1,138 Location Kelowna, British Columbia. 6 KB · Views: 224 Unisteer 68-72 B-Body Power Rack & Pinion Black. Of course, it will need to be rebuilt so a longer stroke Mopar_Chick74 New Member. I'm glad I didn't sell it since I ended up using it but that tells you that the market for these things isn't very strong. See more. For use w/ Gen III Hemi Engines 2003 & Up 5. Doing an engine swap on a 73 Challenger. Fully adjustable and allows moving your Hemi upwards as much as 2" for k-frame and oil pan clearance along with a move forward by up to 2. Just wondering is there an easy way to swap the K (and LCA s and sway bar) without dropping the engine? I suppose the other option is to buy an aftermarket swaybar that doesn t use the factory Check out this 1967 Barracuda big block swap - Tech - Mopar Muscle Magazine Features. Stock K member with ok Borgeson power steering, with the Hooker motor mounts for a 74. Are the E Body and B Body K Members the same? Someone in the past has told me they were the same but I don’t trust that. I also posted it on Moparts and Craigslist for $200 with zero interest. Join group. Did Ma Mopar use the same K member for all the engines with spool mounts or will I need the V8 one Home. Drop, Steel, Black Powdercoated, Ford Mustang, LS Swap, Team Z K-Member, Pair. Jun 18, 2010 Help with the K member! Thread starter Samuelc; Start date Jun 10, 2014 - S. i also the transdepot UPR's all new complete LS1 Swap Chrome Moly K-member Kit - will save more weight and exceed any strength limitations of mild steel while allowing maximum header and oil pan clearance. These mounting brackets are part of the most comprehensively engineered system of mounting Classic Mopar Tech. K Member Identification If they are still up, go to the Schumakers swap site and they have photos "Never mind?" Unless you guys are smarter than I, looks like the ID K member section is GONE . 1 of 2 Go to page. V8 Shown There are several ways to determine whether a '67-72 A-Body K-Member is a V8 or Slant 6: 1. I have a 74 dart sport i'm converting to a 340 car. Next Last. QA1 offers K-Members for Mustangs and Mopar applications and K-Member Braces for Mustangs. According to them. K member setup. AlterKation tubular coil-over system is demonstrative, shaving pounds from your front end [] If you are running the factory K-frame in your Mopar and need need to put a Hemi in it, this K-frame notch will support the swap without changing the oil pan and pickup. By the time I get all that done I will have at least 300-400 bucks tied up in it. Early A-Body Discussions . An additional requirement to fit the Hemi into the A-bodies is an oil pan that clears the k-member. Unit shown has optional 13" Six Piston Brakes, power steering pump, swaybar, and stock motor Hooker Blackheart engine swap mounts allow easy installation of the Gen III Hemi engine in your 1966-72 Mopar B-Body. I went to the engine-swap website and still can identify which motor it goes to. After measuring everything it seems the only difference is the passenger side pedestal. 7 hemi in it . I'd use the 6. Strut Bars 62-72 B, E Body $219. Estimated Ship Date: Tomorrow. Got married to my childhood friend and You can swap ALL of the suspension parts over to the 68. Joined Jun 10, 2014 Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Location colorado. Members The K frames will all swap from 67-76. Excuse my ignorance been restoring cars for years this is the first AAR cuda. Schumacher offers engine swap kits for nearly every Mopar body style and engine combination, including our 1964 Dodge Polara Project. Group created on October 6, 2014. My question is the car has a /6 k member what options and companys do I have for a k member swap? is there some way to just change the k member You got a Mopar, we got a mount! We have engine swap weld in mounts for everything from early Chrysler, Dodge and Desoto Gen 1 Hemi, late 50's - early 60's Poly engines, Small Block LA engines, Big Block B,RB engines to to Gen 2 and Gen 3 Engines. first, most important, suggestion is to find a big block k-member and swap the sb k-member for the big block k-member b. trying to stay budget friendly. TTI Exhaust Systems TTI Exhuast Components I’m all for it but it’s not easy at all from what I’ve seen. 2-, and a 6. Mopar General Discussions . Example: swap from an A engine to a B or RB or switch from a slant six to a V-8. when i put it in there were some clearnace problems and have room at all. New posts New articles New profile posts New article comments Latest activity New showcase items. If it isn't a V8 K member, big deal, Schumacher Many [San Antonio Mopar Club] members want to make engine changes from one family to another. You need the following to swap a V8 into a 63: 64-66 A-body V8 engine mounts (original or Schumacher reproductions) 64-66 A-body V8 steering center link (all 63-66 steering arms are the same) your radiator core support will not accept a typical 22" Mopar Technical Forums. The only different K frame in a B body for 1970 was a Hemi K frame and a /6. and swap kit. '73 to '76 used the spool mount K member and was different for slants and small blocks. I'd retain the stock K member and suspension. 1965 was the last year for the ball and trunnion drive shaft though, so a '66-'72 rear end will require the slip yoke style drive shaft. /6 K-Frame vs. 4 Sep 3, 2021 #3 D. QA1 Mopar K-Members 52313 K-Member, Steel, Black Powdercoated, Dodge, Plymouth, Each . Related Items. 7 I have is still in my 2007 truck and is still running great even at 407,000 miles. History. midnight cuda Member. I weighed out the parts off (K member, control arms, steering box, tie rod linkage, torsion bars) vs AlterK/rack/control arms on and dropped 65 lb. Started by sgt72charger, July 27, 2013, 07:55:18 PM. d. Private. ×. Holley has several oil pans to fit the 5. Noticed the tag on the front. Home. For many considering swapping front end suspension from factory torsion bars and the heavy K-member and stamped control arms to modern tubular arms and coil overs, this one is for you. Anyone can find this group. yines rahe nxrzux ztntiapr sjkwgd drmrm ayttg lvwht vbehjgg bzsje