Magnum 5.2/5.9 carbed in a 85 D150
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Magnum 5.2/5.9 carbed in a 85 D150
Ok, I have searched and found numerous threads about this, but none seem to finish the job or all state some of the info needed, so I turn to the masses here for more info.
It's time to select a powerplant for my 85 D150 ( may not be able to get the 4 bbl 318 from previous thread ). I have found quite a few mag 5.2/5.9s on craigslist and in salvage yards for a few hundred bucks. Here is what I THINK I know, but looking for confirmation/corrections.
* currently planning to use the 727 that came with the truck....
1. The magnums will bolt to the existing 727
2. If a 5.9 is uses, I need a B&M flexplate for a 360.... 5.2 means I can use what I currently have..
3. I need a manifold ( for magnum ) probably will get a Performer or a Mopar Performance M-1, carb and distributer swapped out. The distributer is a big question... can I use the current one I have for a 318 or do I need to purchase this one from Jegs http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...40500/10002/-1
4. Can I use the 85s alternator/power steering pump/ac compressor and V belt set up? I am ok with a serpentine set up if needed, but I would think I would need all the listed items from a magnum engine..... so then my question becomes will that alternator/power steering pump/ac compressor work with my existing set up?
5. Will the motor mounts bolt right up or do I need something different?
Sorry if all this has been answered already, but I did look... I have been looking for days across the net, found some info, but would hate to get 70% into this and find a major (costly) road block or something that makes it impossible.
Thanks in advance.
It's time to select a powerplant for my 85 D150 ( may not be able to get the 4 bbl 318 from previous thread ). I have found quite a few mag 5.2/5.9s on craigslist and in salvage yards for a few hundred bucks. Here is what I THINK I know, but looking for confirmation/corrections.
* currently planning to use the 727 that came with the truck....
1. The magnums will bolt to the existing 727
2. If a 5.9 is uses, I need a B&M flexplate for a 360.... 5.2 means I can use what I currently have..
3. I need a manifold ( for magnum ) probably will get a Performer or a Mopar Performance M-1, carb and distributer swapped out. The distributer is a big question... can I use the current one I have for a 318 or do I need to purchase this one from Jegs http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...40500/10002/-1
4. Can I use the 85s alternator/power steering pump/ac compressor and V belt set up? I am ok with a serpentine set up if needed, but I would think I would need all the listed items from a magnum engine..... so then my question becomes will that alternator/power steering pump/ac compressor work with my existing set up?
5. Will the motor mounts bolt right up or do I need something different?
Sorry if all this has been answered already, but I did look... I have been looking for days across the net, found some info, but would hate to get 70% into this and find a major (costly) road block or something that makes it impossible.
Thanks in advance.
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Looks like what you need to know should be right here http://www.magnumswap.com/using-la-parts-on-a-magnum/
Dave
Dave