Thread: Flathead V6 to 327... need advice

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My project is a 1954 Plymouth Savoy. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find much info on hot rodding or even rebuilding the '54 savoy. I pulled the flathead 6 which I believe measures 217.8 cid. Also, I pulled the tranny out (which are up for sale or trade). My original plan was to put a chevy 350 under the hood. But, for a number of reasons, the engine turned out to have too many problems. So my new plan is to put a 327 in there.

My question is, what is the best way to go about the swap. I feel very capable in my welding, for what it is worth. I have heard that once I get the engine built and the tranny mounted to it I can hoist it in, figure out where I want it to sit. The mark where I want my mounts to sit, then weld them in. I have also heard that I should take the front frame clip out of a car, that was manufactured the same year as the block.

I would love to get as much help as possible, as I have been looking at my car sit for the past 2 years, and she's a lot more beautifulk rollin' than sittin'. Thanx a bunch guys.

Justin

The suspension and brakes all around are going to need an update. There are many different companies making components to accomplish this. Welding on a different front clip is not the only option you have on upgrading the suspension components.

The front suspensions on those old Mopars isn't that bad. I had a 48 Dodge business coupe and just rebuilt the front end and updated with a Cavalier rack and made up a disc brake setup. Worked fine. A small block chevy and a 400 turbo were easy installation.

Cool, that really relieves some of my fears of having to swap in a new frame clip. That wasn't something I really wanted to do. Bob, if you don't mind me asking what engine was in your business coupe. Didn't those come with the Flathead V6?