Fitting 528 hemi to 383 1969 roadrunner help??

[Loonytoon]

anyone done the swap?

I vaguely remember seeing some info that you have to change K-frame to suit but was years ago and I can’t seem to find much info on what mods you would need to do to fit the hemi in.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[mmissile]

Schumacher conversion mounts. Everything else is pretty straight-forward. Headers or manifolds? You can PM me with questions. I've done a few hemi conversions.

Merry Christmas!! Mike.

 

[Darter6]

Kramer Automotive can supply a correct K frame.But you being in Australia it may not be cost effective. TTi makes the headers for both K's meaning the Schumacher conversion mounts or the original Hemi K style.Just a slight difference. I am running the Kramer K in the 65.

 

[tonysrt]

I did my Hemi install 15 years ago into an E body, but I had to use Hemi K frame because Schumacher hadn't made mounts from RB to Hemi. I had to change starter cable and throttle bracket. Starter cable from B engine is shorter. Manifold on hemi wouldn't let me use RB throttle bracket. My motor was a crate engine from Mopar when they reappeared in 2002. I've got about 10,000 miles on it, don't beat it up just cruise and get on it occasionally.

 

[wyrmrider]

auto trans get the correct KD for your carb and manifold- fan clutch, a later fan 9-11 blades- big radiator, shroud, spoiler/ air dam

 

[wyrmrider]

run the late small starter and big cables

 

[tonysrt]

I used the repro exhaust manifolds less the heat control valve, had them jet coated before installation and they look as good as when installed 15 years ago.