Smoke And Glorious Noises - Budget Built 440 Swap In The "Toolbox" 1973 Dodge Charger

In this video: 440 big block swap how-to in an original 1973 318 car; how to install Schumacher conversion engine mounts; modifying the 73+ spool mount K-frame; how to install a torque converter; how to easily align a Mopar flex plate; how to install a classic Mopar drivetrain from above (carefully); custom header fitment (with a torch and a hammer); and much, much more.

It's been almost two years since I sold this 1973 Dodge Charger that I call Toolbox for some reason. In that time, it has slowly been transformed from a complete pile to the glorious machine you see before you. But the mechanical end of things - you know, my department - have been lagging behind the rest of it. So on today's episode, it's time to finally make a drivetrain happen.

This mostly-budget built 440 was originally factory installed in a C-body Chrysler, but later found itself rebuilt for marine use. It then sat in a barn for a decade or two, then behind my old shop for six months (where it almost endured a flood,) and was finally selected as the choice power plant for this Charger. In previous videos, I detailed the original build plan and my home brew cylinder head processes.

Follow along as I make the necessary modifications to mount the 440 onto the late B-body K-frame, drop the engine in, and finally make some smoke. With any luck, it will only be the good kind.