Posted By: MGC340
R3W8 ex truck engine in a A Body? - 09/06/18 11:52 PM
I’m toying with the idea of putting a ex truck R3W8 motor into a 1970 Dodge Dart. Does anyone have real world experience stuffing a ex Craftsman truck motor into a A-body with a stock k memeber? Is it even possible? I don’t have a problem modify the k memeber.
I’m Just wondering how close it would be to fit in there? I know I’d need to run a motor plate.
I know the flex plate is a Chevy pattern, that’s no big deal and I can make headers work. The engine has a custom dry sump pan that is super short. I was thinking a guy could relocate the oil pump to the passenger side for clearance around the steering?
I want to run a stock K memeber if I can. I have a manual steering now.
I’m trying to make this a sleeper grocery getter if at all possible. Any insight would be much appreciated.
I’m Just wondering how close it would be to fit in there? I know I’d need to run a motor plate.
I know the flex plate is a Chevy pattern, that’s no big deal and I can make headers work. The engine has a custom dry sump pan that is super short. I was thinking a guy could relocate the oil pump to the passenger side for clearance around the steering?
I want to run a stock K memeber if I can. I have a manual steering now.
I’m trying to make this a sleeper grocery getter if at all possible. Any insight would be much appreciated.