318 in a 52 coronet

i know im stupid but i wanna put a 318 in my 52 coronet any body have any ideas where to get motor mounts or do i gotta make myself? also i may have a 230 flatty and gyromatic for sale

 

If he's still open "Mr Street Rod" in Ca has the mounts. You need a rear sump pan from a pick up or van.

 

thanks

 

Ply-Do had them also, they closed but someone on here thought they might have reopened.

 

Try CHASSIS ENGINEERING for the mounts... There are a couple of threads on here if you search a bit detailing the swap. You will also need a drivers side exhaust manifold from a Valient, etc... to clear the steering box and the motor needs to be offset to the pass side a bit.

 

Don't forget that when you change the engine/trans you will also need to swap the rear axle so you can have an e-brake. The front suspension is up to the job and disc brake kits are available (send pm to Olddaddy).
And NO, it is not a stupid idea.


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Couple more things to look at:

http://shadowmtkustomz.blogspot.com/

for the exhaust manifold, use an early "A" body driver side manifold, 64-66 are the best but the 67-73 will also work

 

I think there is a guy on here who has already done it in a 50 coronet, Maybe he will chime in.