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peter · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 4 Location: Holland

Hello guys
I'm Peter and live in Holland (europe)
I had an Dodge A100 shipped in for a couple of weeks ago.
It has a slant six and I'm thinking of to replace it for an V8.
I would like to have some information about the following things:
Witch engines fits the A100?
Do I need someother engine brackets? if I do,are they still for sale anywhere?
What kind of transmission fits the best?

Thxs.

G-Man · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject:

peter, welcome to the site. Great to have some more international members. I'm not a "A" owner, but I can tell you I have seen 273, 318, 340, 383, 440 and even a 392 hemi in Dodge A100. Most use the 727 trans. I do know you need differant motor mount bracket, but don't know where to find them. Heres a member that might be able to help. Send him a email or PM.

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savage · Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 767 Location: Ft Wayne IN

Welcome Peter. We also have a Dodge owner in England. Did you get your van off Ebay??Like G-man said(I'm a Chevy guy) Most I have seen on Ebay are 318 with the727 trans. Good Luck with your new project. Tom

peter · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 4 Location: Holland

Thanks guys.

My van did came off ebay,was for sale in state connecticut.

Terencejiminy · Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Warren Michigan

To swap over to a V-8 you will need first to clarify which YEAR A-100 you bought. Question

If it is a 1965 to 1967 it will already have a Small Block V-8 727 automatic in it with an adapter plate to bolt it to the Slant/6. Very Happy

If it is NEWER - 1968 to 1970 - it will have a slant/6 exclusive 727 automatic in it. The entire trans front case would have to be switched over for a V-8 application.
None of the A-100 or A-108 727 automatics will bolt up to a Big Block Mopar. Sad

Engine mount brackets:
The brackets for/on a Small Bl;ock Mopar V-8 are sort of unique to the A-100 and A-108. They are tha same (Both Sides) as the RIGHT SIDE small block V-8 engine mount bracket used on the '64 - 65 - 66 Chrysler V-8 A-bodies (Dart, Valiant and Barracuda).
That same bracket is used on BOTH SIDES of the Small Block V-8 when installed in an A-100 or A-108.
The Frame Brackets for a V-8 A-100 and A-108 are different in that the RIGHT one is the same as the V-8 except for the hole for the mount, but the LEFT frame bracket isn't even close for a V-8 instalation. You will need at least an original A-100 or A-108 V-8 Left frame bracket to install it propperly.
Hope this helps. Wink

Any more help or questions, contact me at :
'terry.bogusz@spiritair.com'
Terry
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Owner - Dodge A-100 @ Yahoo Groups

Terencejiminy · Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Warren Michigan

If you want to change over from a 6 to an 8, Brian Bowie has the necessary parts to do this. You can use a non-A100 transmission, but it's not recommended in a 90" WB model because the driveshaft will almost be non-existant because of the long tailshaft. If at all possible, get a V8 A100 transmission. If you have an A108, you can use a non-A100 transmission using a 70's B-van mount and bracket. I'm referring to an automatic of course.

Brian Bowie
410-867-4056 (before 9pm ET)

peter · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 4 Location: Holland

Thank u Terry.

My van is a 65 A100.
It has a 'three on the tree' transmission.
So if I copy you right I just have to remove the adaptors or am I mission the point here? if I do its because of the language,sorry.

Terencejiminy · Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Warren Michigan

Peter,
Looks like (in addition to the Engine mount Brackets and Frame brackets) you'll need an A-100, A-Block 727 trans too.
Your A-100 will NOT have the adapter I spoke of previously.
I'm not sure what is available there for this transplant.
Hopefully you ARE also going to drop in an A-Block V-8?
I have one of these transmissions I can sell you in any form of AS-IS or all rebuilt ready to instal. This trans. is just fine but after sitting on the shelf for a while I recomend a rebuild just to start out fresh.
The 727 for use in an A-100 is SPECIAL, short tail shaft transmission with a stationary non sliding yoke. Your Standard Transmission drivesahft can be reworked to fit this too.
I need to know if you plan this to LOOK like a factory instalation? Rolling Eyes

If so, you will also need the dash shifter, cable and that section of the dash board where it mounts. I have personally done 3 of these conversions in the past 10 years and they all came out just fine.
Its a truck and pretty easy. Smile

To continue this exchange of info and Pictures of instalations, please contact me at:
'terry.bogusz@spiritair.com'
It is my work PC and I have the info in a special file.
Terry
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Owner - Dodge A-100 @ Yahoo Groups

EconoUSAparts · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 485 Location: Ky

If Terry says it,it must be gospel Wink

He knows his schtuff when it comes to the A's.
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Some Dodge A100 parts also available

Terencejiminy · Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Warren Michigan

Thanks Tim, Wink

....and the world now knows from the Constant Birrage of Support and Salesmanship for the Blue Oval from The Field Marshal, Big Mike Willhite, The Shoe and my good buddy there in Kentucky Laurie and I DO now Cruise in a Florida raised '99 Lincoln Town Car.....
Cool

What a nice ride ! Smile

Nowhere near the Get-up-and-Go of our '06 Charger but I guess we're getting older now and appreciate heated leather seats Shocked

and the like.
Maybe THATS why I'm getting back into Hot Rodding Slant/6 's?
LOL
Thanks,
Terry
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Owner - Dodge A-100 @ Yahoo Groups

enbro · Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 79 Location: Ottawa, Ontario

This is a 1964-66 Barracuda/Valiant/Dart V8 right side (passenger) motor mount, as mentioned above. The one on the left of the photo has a piece welded to it to fit a 340. The second photo is the rubber biscuits that mount under the steel mount.