383 Engine Swap into 73 Charger

[Dergula]

Hey all,

Brand new member here and I'm looking for help with my 73 charger. I recently purchased a 73 charger and we would like to put in a 1970 383 super bee engine.

My question is there anything special I need for this swap? I have been told about K frames but i'm not sure if its needed or not.

Pls help.

 

[old_skool]

They now sell motor mounts that allow you to keep your current k-frame, you will also need to change the cooling system to accommodate the larger motor and placement of fan, different radiator, some wiring differences, get a manual, it will show you where everything needs to be, as that car could have came with the 400 which is the same as the 383 but bigger displacement.

 

[YY1]

I recently read the instructions for the Schumacher swap mounts.

They want you to cut off about 2 inches of the pass side bolster of the K frame and then drill out what's left for the through bolt of the motor mount. Supposed to be for oil pump clearance.

That pretty much renders that a point of no return.

 

[Kernel Sanders]

Depends on whats in there now, although you mention the K-frame, I'm thinking you currently have a small block so... other than what Old_skool mentions about the motor mounts, you need the big block transmission too. If your small block transmission is a 904 you will have to shorten yor driveshaft by about 4" to accomodate the 727 (car) transmission too.

Welcome to FBBO by the way!

 

[YY1]

Uh, yea, pretty important what's currently in there, huh?

 

[Dergula]

Lol thanks for the info. Nothing is in there at the moment however there was a 318 from factory. Purchased a 727 transmission as well.

 

[Dergula]

Having a hard time finding the engine mounts for this 383. Any suggestions folks?