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| | | Modern Hemi into Old Van #328553 September 24th 2009 9:51 am | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 868 Likes: 2 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 868 Likes: 2 | Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the modern mopar Hemi engines (5.7 or 6.1) will dimensionally fit in a 71-75 b-series van? I know big blocks don't fit exactly due to the floor boards, but curious if anyone has looked at the dimensions and thought about doing this conversion? I know the NAG1 5 speed auto tranny they put in the LX/LC cars is very nice too and mated with a modern hemi could be a sweet setup in a van. Only real problem I see is the output shaft on the NAG1 is for a independent rear suspension, so may not accept a yoke that would used a U-joint... other than possibly just not fitting all together! Anyway, toss out any info you have or ideas?
1972 Dodge Van "Tigerlilly" - Blazing Copper/Sandstone Metallic - 3850 lbs empty 13.47 @ 97.53 mph N/A - 11.94 @ 113.33 mph N2O - old 360/727 + Nitrous (N2O)combo Viper V10 + 4L80E conversion in progress...
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 "Leelu" - TorRed - 6.1L Hemi/6 speed - Supercharged - SOLD
1990 Celica Alltrac "Emma" - 2.0L 4cyl Turbo AWD - 327awhp - 21-22mpg freeway, 17-ish mixed daily use - 13.2 @ 108 best so far.
2007 Chrysler 300C SRT8 "Ruby Rod" - 6.1L Hemi - pretty much bone stock driver - With 425hp
| | | Re: Modern Hemi into Old Van | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 | I just measured the 5.7 l hemi in my 08 ram truck and just eyeballing straight down from the widest point to the widest point it is 27 inches . I think I measured Phoenix once and it was 27 inches so it just might be feasable
Cheers! Been There, done that, Member of those.... Built for comfort not for speed ....Well speed too !... I am a vanner, Promise me the world, give me nothing, I'll be back ... next year ! | | | Re: Modern Hemi into Old Van | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 | That is 27 inches to the top outside edge of the valve covers
Cheers! Been There, done that, Member of those.... Built for comfort not for speed ....Well speed too !... I am a vanner, Promise me the world, give me nothing, I'll be back ... next year ! | | | Re: Modern Hemi into Old Van | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 Vanner | Vanner Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 12,898 | 440's fit well Although 392's don't fit well in Ford's Also I heard modern Hemi's use differential and tranny sensors as well. Unless you plan to scrap the puter and go old school you may need everything
I don't need to be honoured by Vanning, I am honoured to be Vanning ! Supporting Vanning, by going Vanning In A Van ! I hate it, when real life interferes with Vanning ! Van Clan Plus One, Vanning since 1977 ! Ontario Federation Of Truckers (Vanner's) Ottawa Valley Vans I.B.O.B. Founder,Mixed Bag Truckers | | | Re: Modern Hemi into Old Van | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | The motor mounts are not the same as the old LA/Magnum style mounts so those would have to be fabbed. If I'm not mistaken the bellhousing pattern is the same as the LA/Magnum style engines.
I'd love to put a 6.1 in one of my van!
Nate Breece | | | Re: Modern Hemi into Old Van | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 868 Likes: 2 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 868 Likes: 2 | Doc, 440 in the van, what year? 71-75? As for the 6.1, yah, since I'm a member of the LXForums.com, occasionally someone does an upgrade and a 6.1 & trans comes up for sale so was thinking about how hard/possible it would be. Also, there is this: Ready-To-Run 6.1L Hemi Crate Engine Complete 6.1 kit, enginered for retrofit into older, non computer controlled, non emissions vehicles. Rated at 425 hp with Mopars plug and play components which take the guess work out of the late model Hemi engine swap. 5155067 6.1 Hemi Crate Engine Kit, 425hp $8995.00
1972 Dodge Van "Tigerlilly" - Blazing Copper/Sandstone Metallic - 3850 lbs empty 13.47 @ 97.53 mph N/A - 11.94 @ 113.33 mph N2O - old 360/727 + Nitrous (N2O)combo Viper V10 + 4L80E conversion in progress...
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 "Leelu" - TorRed - 6.1L Hemi/6 speed - Supercharged - SOLD
1990 Celica Alltrac "Emma" - 2.0L 4cyl Turbo AWD - 327awhp - 21-22mpg freeway, 17-ish mixed daily use - 13.2 @ 108 best so far.
2007 Chrysler 300C SRT8 "Ruby Rod" - 6.1L Hemi - pretty much bone stock driver - With 425hp
| | | Re: Modern Hemi into Old Van | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 | The motor mounts are not the same as the old LA/Magnum style mounts so those would have to be fabbed. If I'm not mistaken the bellhousing pattern is the same as the LA/Magnum style engines.
I'd love to put a 6.1 in one of my van! Meeeeeeeeee to , BUT I was offered a 330 Hemi out of an old Desoto back in '86 when we Bought the Phoenix new and Thats when I measured the opening. The old hemi was 31 inches from valve cover to valve cover so I imediately passed but I did just wish it woud have fit. That would have been a boat anchor though.
Cheers! Been There, done that, Member of those.... Built for comfort not for speed ....Well speed too !... I am a vanner, Promise me the world, give me nothing, I'll be back ... next year ! | | | Re: Modern Hemi into Old Van | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 | Doc, 440 in the van, what year? 71-75? As for the 6.1, yah, since I'm a member of the LXForums.com, occasionally someone does an upgrade and a 6.1 & trans comes up for sale so was thinking about how hard/possible it would be. Also, there is this: Ready-To-Run 6.1L Hemi Crate Engine Complete 6.1 kit, enginered for retrofit into older, non computer controlled, non emissions vehicles. Rated at 425 hp with Mopars plug and play components which take the guess work out of the late model Hemi engine swap. 5155067 6.1 Hemi Crate Engine Kit, 425hp $8995.00 Now you have my complete attention... I need to hit the lottery. Lady Phoenix just said NO !
Cheers! Been There, done that, Member of those.... Built for comfort not for speed ....Well speed too !... I am a vanner, Promise me the world, give me nothing, I'll be back ... next year ! | | | Re: Modern Hemi into Old Van | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 Vanner Extraordinaire | Vanner Extraordinaire Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 |
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