ZF 8HP trans swap?

[77Travco]

Sounds like a big project either way. I think that a complete engine and tranny with complete harness and computer would be the way to go here. I would prefer to use a 6.4 Hemi out of a heavy duty truck once they start showing up in wrecking yards.

[KB2CRK]

Do the later (4.7 or hemi) enignes still use the old LA bell housing bolt pattern?
If so there is an adapter kit for the A518 to the 440. The A500/518 did not have the B/RB bellhousing but used the LA bell.
http://smrtrans.tripod.com/smrtransmiss ... o/id9.html

[rjsdotorg]

From my looking

• a small block 727 any 318/360 will bolt up to it as previously stated. Even the newer Magnum engines. Also the 5.7 Hemi will bolt up to it not sure about the 4.7 motor
• 318 and 360 engines use different torque converters due to the balancing of the engines. You can either weld 360 balance wieghts on a 318 converter for a 360 or knock the weights off the 360 converter for a 318
• should also bolt up to a 3.9L V6

[rjsdotorg]

In the end, I didn't see an adapter solution.

From info links
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/inde ... 845AArrEFu

https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/dodge/9 ... 727-a.html
https://ramchargercentral.com/drivetrai ... y-id-info/

[rjsdotorg]

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparfor ... ion.17287/
https://www.allpar.com/mopar/transmissi ... lites.html

[rjsdotorg]

Two companies are working on 8HP<>BB adapters ( JVX Racing for one), and 4 now have standalone controllers available.
http://soundgermanautomotive.com is what I'm leaning towards.
I bought an 8HP70 from a wrecked 2015 Hemi RAM1500 2WD, with shifter.
https://www.facebook.com/71.Dodge.Travco is my page.

8HP70.jpg

shifter.jpg

[KB2CRK]

I have been watching this myself but if I go the 8hp route I may see if I can get a 5.9 Cummins set up with it. My 727 still does well and am unsure if I want to go any faster in the old girl.