RE: 273-318 swap

[ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx]

So the converter will have no support in the front, right? Will this 
cause a vibration?

chymar01@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> the register in the back of the crankshaft for the torque converter is 
> different. the 72 motor is larger than the 65. so while the 318 will 
> bolt to the 65 transmission, the nose of the TC will be too small. 
> someone used to make an adapter ring but I don't know if it's still 
> available.
> 
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> From: ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> 
> > 
> > Hey guys, I'd like to know what issues I can expect swapping the 273 in 
> > a 65 Dart for a 1972 truck 318 motor. Will the 318 bolt to my auto 
> > trans? Any balance or ignition issues? This is pretty much a straight 
> > swap, right? 
> > 
> > Jeff Adams 
> > 64 Polara 
> > 
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Jeff Adams
64 Polara


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