401 Power Ram?

dodge dude94 said:

Looking at the engine, I don't see why you couldn't put it in, main issues I see being possible engine mounts and transmission stuffs. Looks very much to be the size of a 383 or 400 big block or maybe somewhere between a Chrysler bb and a sb.

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RonJon '06 said:

So there's a chance? I know that the AMC 360/401 and Chrysler 360 are different and not a direct swap. To me it seems the motor mounts and getting motor/trans or transfer case/driveshafts/differentials to match up would be the big challenge. Also custom exhaust which is no big deal. Wondering if the electrical stuff like the relays would be a problem or could I just splice everything in? Maybe this is a crazy idea in the first place.

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dodge dude94 said:

We're talking about a first gen, you can swap a lot of stuff into a first gen if you have the patience. Damn engine bays are huge. The main problem that I see being a pain in the ass is the transmission situation. Everything else is just a fabrication issue.

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CKH said:

That would be a cool project if you have the patience/budget for getting everything right.

Have you considered something like a 408 stroker kit for the 360?

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RonJon '06 said:

I'm thinking it would easier to move the motor/trans over together instead of trying to match up the 401 with the stock trans but what then? What are the chances the driveshafts line up?

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RonJon '06 said:

I should check out the price on that. I was thinking 401 just because I have one at my disposal. Stroker sounds a lot easier.

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