Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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I got a brand new 2011 Goodwrench crate 350 in a deal for a failed hotrod project. I have a money maker D150 that has a very spent (200K++)318 in it. I use it to tow a 18' open car trailer. I just rebuilt the 727 and put new brakes all around. I know advanced adapters make a setup to mate the chivy to t-flight. My question is has anyone ever seen a chevy engine in a old mopar truck? If so what did they do for mounts and exhaust?
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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I'm a hater... Sell the crate and rebuild the Mopar...
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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My question is has anyone ever seen a chevy engine in a old mopar truck? If so what did they do for mounts and exhaust?
I've not seen this creature you talk about. I imagine welding a plate to your exiting mounts and drilling a shivy pattern. Then find center dump mannys.
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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I think a decent used 318 would be cheaper and less hassle than the parts to make the change.
Robert
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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i wont be a hater. i love the idea. would be perfect, to prance around town in, waving to all the fellas and whistling showtunes out the window. a rainbow sticker across the rear bumper would be the uber-fabulous icing on the super dreamy chevy cake !!! but seriously. just because something is possible doesnt mean it should be. ditch the crate and scoop a magnum from a wreck in the boneyard. *chevy powered dodge pictured below.
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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bottom line its your truck do what ever you want with it.
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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Your Dodge made 200,000 so far, the GM engine will be lucky to make half that without changing parts on it a few times. Sell the crate (they sell easily because people need them) and buy a used 318 or 360 it will be a much easier install, will last longer and you'll be able to sell the truck if you wish.
Sheldon
this statement is so far out in left field its pitiful that chevy will run mile for mile if they are both treated the same.I have a gmc with 170,000 miles so far and it all original and will still pull my 35' rv with no problem no smoke no leaks.
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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I got a brand new 2011 Goodwrench crate 350 in a deal for a failed hotrod project.
I have a money maker D150 that has a very spent (200K++)318 in it. I use it to tow a 18' open car trailer. I just rebuilt the 727 and put new brakes all around.
I know advanced adapters make a setup to mate the chivy to t-flight.
My question is has anyone ever seen a chevy engine in a old mopar truck? If so what did they do for mounts and exhaust?
O-Kay.. Since the 350 Goodwrench crate motor you got a deal on, it may be worth looking into for a swap. But ask youself these questions:
Will the Chevy motor power output/rpm range be efficient to pull my 18' trailer comfortably? (Remember the 318 is a low-rpm motor!) How much cash outlay for adapters, both engine and bellhousing, if going to the Chevy motor? Do I have enough clearance for headers/exhaust manifolds and pipes, as well as oil pan/steering gear/tranny lines and linkage? Modifications to throttle linkage possibly and radiator hose positions? Total cost involved overhauling original 318 motor vs the total cost of installing the Chevy crate motor? Or..re-ring and replace bearings in the 318, if everything looks good (no heavy wear or damage). Definitely change the timing chain and gears, as well as the oil pump and pickup assembly. Pulling the pan and checking the conditions of the rod and main bearings will tell you how worn the assembly is.
Not knocking the idea, but just giving some food for thought here. Basically it boils down to using all the resources that is in front of you. Always weigh the odds. Owners choice!
"Stupidity is Ignorance on Steroids" "Yeah, it's hopped to over 160" (quote by Kowalski in the movie Vanishing Point 1970 - Cupid Productions)
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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As states above, it's your truck. Do what you will. But having said that, you did ask what we thought! I think you should sell the crate engine, and get a good 360. Even if you have to start from scratch, and build it your self. You know, that might be a better way to go anyway! Then you'd have just what you want in the engine so it will do what you want it to do easily. Not wanting to . Just my thoughts, you asked for them.
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Re: Dont hate.. Chevy 350 in a D150?
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I would not do that.......period. That motor wouldn't be hard to sell and you could buy lots of Mopar options........as far as used motors go.
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