318 WB to 440 Swap

[Red Barron]

Besides motor mounts is there any other issues I should be concerned with on my 64 Fury. I have a new 727 transmission as well and will be removing the cable shift push button. Any advise greatly appreciated.

 

[Bruzilla]

The big issues I had when I did the swap to a Roadrunner was cooling, exhaust, and driveshaft. Cooling was the biggest problem, and I went through a couple of radiators, and several hours sitting on the side of the road waiting for the steam to clear, to get the 440 to stay cool. I had to take the car to a custom exhaust shop to have them fabricate some connectors to mate the 440 manifolds to the car's exhaust system. I also had to locate a different driveshaft as the 440/B727 driveshaft length was different.

 

[Cranky]

Under hood wiring is a bit different but not enough to warrant a new harness....just add to the old one.

 

[63wagon]

I did that swap on a 63 dodge wagon and used my original rad that I had re-cored.
Make sure you have an after market temp gauge for accurate temps. My running temps with Aluminum heads and repro MW manifolds were 220ish while idling for long periods of time. 180 deg. thermostat. I think a shroud would be a good addition as well as a 7 blade fan.
This gives a stock look if thats what your after.

Just added to the harness like Cranky Said.....

 

[Red Barron]

I did that swap on a 63 dodge wagon and used my original rad that I had re-cored.
Make sure you have an after market temp gauge for accurate temps. My running temps with Aluminum heads and repro MW manifolds were 220ish while idling for long periods of time. 180 deg. thermostat. I think a shroud would be a good addition as well as a 7 blade fan.
This gives a stock look if thats what your after.

Just added to the harness like Cranky Said.....

Just really want to ensure all I need to change is engine mounts to bolt in my blown 505. Will definately have aluminum radiator and electric fans.