Re: [FWDLK] Newer 318 into 56 Savoy

["David Grove Grove Automotive" <groveautomotive@xxxxxx>]

Yes - the late model small block does have the same bolt pattern as the 56,
but you can't use the converter so it's a moot point.  The stick-shift guys
are in good shape though.  I think he (Scott) was going to use the 727
anyway.  If he uses a 62 - 64 trans, he can keep his pushbuttons (if there
are enough of them - he may have a Powerflite!). Fabricating a trans mount
is duck soup.   Personally, I would use a big block (providing mounts are
obtainable) just for the GRUNT factor.  I don't think 56's were much good
at road racing anyway, so you might as well make it REAL good at something!
 Just my 2%, DaveG.

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> From: Steven M. Charette <SC68Cuda@xxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Newer 318 into 56 Savoy
> Date: Friday, January 08, 1999 1:30 PM
>
> Scott,
>         Depending on your budget, there's alot that can be done with the
small
> blocks.  Lots of good bolt-on goodies from Mopar Performance and
others... if
> you don't yet have one, get a copy of the new Mopar Performance Catalog
and
> the Engine Book for proven performance tips.  You could easily have that
bad
> boy running in the 12's on pump gas.
>         Like they say, there's no replacement for displacement!  I'd go
with the 360.
> There are oil pans with different sump locations, but just remember that
the
> 360 uses a different pan than the 273-318-340.  If your pockets are deep,
you
> can get almost 400 inches out of a stroked 360!  You can get the 380hp
crate
> motor for around $3500, ready to rock.  Screw on your carb (or fuel
injection)
> and hang on!  The 300hp motor is a few hundred less for the weak at
heart.
> Lots of good info in the Mopar magazines... let me know if you need some.
 You
> won't get the brutal torque of the big block, but the car will handle
alot
> better not being so nose heavy.  How much tire can you really get on a
'56
> anyway?
>         If I'm not mistaken, the small block will bolt to your
bellhousing.  I could
> be (and probably am) wrong on this.  Even if it will, you will need some
> adaptation to the torque convertor.  You might think about using the
A-518
> with overdrive so you could use a little more rear gear (3.91-4.10?)  I'm
> working on an adapter that will allow the use of the push buttons with
the
> later trans.  I'm also working on a control package to engage the OD
> automatically.
>         As far as the swap goes, you may have to do a little fabricating.
 I'd be
> happy to help you develop swap mounts... I'm trying to put together some
kits.
>         Let me know if there is anything I can do!
>
> Steve