318 to 383/400 into 59 6cyl
318 to 383/400 into 59 6cyl
I have got a hold of a 59 4 door with very good body but the engine is shot- 230 6 Cly.
I am thinking about installing a 318,360,383 or 400 in her -depending on some answers her and what I can find in an engine.
What engines-v/8 did the old lady come with? What would I need to do about motor mounts-front? I would also install a newer trans with some hidden floor shift or cable deal- any ideas as to what would work? thanks
Lou Earle
Dublin Ga
I am thinking about installing a 318,360,383 or 400 in her -depending on some answers her and what I can find in an engine.
What engines-v/8 did the old lady come with? What would I need to do about motor mounts-front? I would also install a newer trans with some hidden floor shift or cable deal- any ideas as to what would work? thanks
Lou Earle
Dublin Ga
Re: 318 to 383/400 into 59 6cyl
THe '59 Plymouth could be had with a 230-straight 6, a 318, or a 361. Trans were either 3-spd manual, or cable-shifted auto, either 2-spd Powerflite or 3-spd Torqueflite. The parking brake was transmission=mounted.
New engine mounts will have to be welded in for any engine change. The engine compartment is large enough for almost any engine and accessory.
Deano just completed putting a hemi in his car. Someone on another site was putting a v-10 Prowler engine in his.
When you go with a newer transmission, you will have to come up with a different form of parking brake, or lose the cable shift, or both. Some folks find it easier to install a newer engine, transmission and rear end (one that has parking brakes, splined axles, etc).
While there are a few "customizers" on this List who have knowledge and advice to share, you may also wish to visit www.forwardlook.net and post your questions there.
New engine mounts will have to be welded in for any engine change. The engine compartment is large enough for almost any engine and accessory.
Deano just completed putting a hemi in his car. Someone on another site was putting a v-10 Prowler engine in his.
When you go with a newer transmission, you will have to come up with a different form of parking brake, or lose the cable shift, or both. Some folks find it easier to install a newer engine, transmission and rear end (one that has parking brakes, splined axles, etc).
While there are a few "customizers" on this List who have knowledge and advice to share, you may also wish to visit www.forwardlook.net and post your questions there.