Thank you for not having loud and annoying intro music (that typically only appeals to the person making the video). Thank you for not saying, "Like I said..." a million times throughout the video. Thank you for a very clean, concise, no-nonsense video.
This video is inspirational for me. In the driveway, here is a 1984 Prospector Royal SE150 with 318. Looks just like yours, only the a/c compressor is boldly up front of the carburetor.
I am really enjoying your content and learning a lot about these older Dodges. I have an 87 D150 that was parked about 10 years ago that I am working on putting back on the road. I was happy to learn that it's a roller engine so I don't have to worry about whether the previous owner used oil with enough ZDDP in it. I'll probably use Rotella anyway. I'm going to be converting it to a 4 barrel after I flush the fuel system and was very happy to find this video about doing just that.
If you had factory air you wouldn't be able to use that type intake. Something I have been doing to all my small block builds is to use a factory magnum/ A518 or A500 TV cable (kickdown) cable for the trans. You can do away with all that factory kickdown linkage that is usually worn out. Things you'll need: The cable (of course), a 1/4" ball fitting for the TV arm on the trans, an adapter for the Holley to accept a Chevy Turbo 350 or 700R-4 cable, an adapter to accept the Turbo 350 or 700R-4 carb end anchor. The 518 or 500 cable end will clip onto the Chevy adapter on the Holley and the anchor part of the cable fits perfectly into the Turbo 350 cable anchor. The factory Dodge cable has a detent adjustment built in. On the transmission end the cable will bolt onto one of the small ears that are on the 727 & 904 transmissions. That will be obvious once you remove the cable at the salvage. On the trans end it is a bolt on except for the 1/4" ball fitting. The most expensive item is the Turbo 350 anchor adapter, usually less than $20. Cables come on any Dodge truck, van W/ A500 or A518 trans, 92 & newer. Easily obtainable at most salvage yards on the cheap. So far I have installed them on a 75 Duster, 65 Plymouth Satellite, and my 88 Dodge B 350 camper van. All work very well. Hardest part is fastening the 350 anchor end to your existing carb linkage. You'll figure it out easily enough if you decide to try one. That 4 bbl will wake up the little 318.
I just ordered this Speedmaster intake, I pray that this one fits. My truck is an 83 with a 318. Casting numbers verify the heads are 77-86 318. My firsrt intake didn't fit, the bolt holes were at the wrong angle, found out it's like a early to mid sixties intake (pre 67). Next I ordered a cheapo intake from Ebay...no go. The mounting holes were off just a little bit...but a little bit is still a little bit too much. Hoepfully this Speedmaster lines up CORRECTLY with the mounting holes in the head. Sheesh. These small block Mopars are KILLING ME. I never had these issuses with ny small Fords and small Chevy's., or even my BB Fords for that matter. This is just craziness. ugh.
'67-91 ('92 for 360's) are all LA and take the common LA intake regardless if it's a 273, 318, 340 or 360. Magnums have their own bolt pattern, but the same from '92-03.
@@318willrun I noticed in one of your other videos, with the Speedmaster heads, you had trouble with the intake bolts going in a little bit and then stopping. That's exactly what was happening with that Ebay intake. Only I could'nt even get the front ones in. The original intake I was going tou se was apparently pre 1967 as the bolt hole angle was off about 8 degrees or so. I'm hoping the speedmaster is a better fit. They're just stop 318 heads. The casting numbers are 77-86.
@@GreatWhiteRodeo yes, sometimes the angles can be thrown off a tad from aftermarket head gaskets, or anything of the such. IF push comes to shove, you can use a round file or even a drill to get some relief where the bolt is hitting on the intake
If you got the polished aluminum speed master intake the site actually says that it's 8degrees off. The black or natural finish don't have this warning for whatever reason
4:13 sounds risky to use a PVC valve, the plastic might crack from the heat. Kidding! Cool vid, glad you like the 4 bbl on the venerable 318. My 318 project truck's manifold looks similar, there was a good 2 inches of acorn husks thanks to squirrels and mice.
Recently discovered your channel and a fellow Mopar man. I am glad to see that I am not the only one whose best efforts with a drain pan still result in a mess. "Well, I'll BE." That made me chuckle. Why do you use end gaskets on a cast iron intake but go with the bead of silicone on the aluminum? I see most everyone uses a bead of silicone these days; in the past I always used the provided gaskets with aluminum but they always seeped a bit, suspect I'll use silicone going forward as everyone seems to prefer it. Thanks.
I'd swap that worm-gear box for a generation 1 Dakota rack and pinion setup. Much lighter and makes handling a little nicer. Depends on the width of your truck though. Make some anchoring points and use bushings on the K-memeber area.
Absolutely! I always recommend improving the exhaust system with the addition of the 4bbl. More in, more out, and you'll see a nice improvement in power and perhaps gas mileage as well.
Its all good. but, i saw the throttle return cable clipped on the trans. kickdown , i always put it on the behind the throttle cable nut. on either inner or outer clip points.
Also some times the crush pin hole didnt get drilled on the under side of the intakes front and back and cause the intake to not sit properly on the block. I got aluminum intake I had to drill the holes and install crush pins
You should see the old single plane Edelbrock TM 5 intake I put on my 318 lol the thing is as old as the 73 swinger but looks mint so I'm gonna run it since it came with the car lol
Always very helpful.. I still haven't swapped out my BBD . I have two Manifold...one a Holley Street Dominator Single Plane...and one a Chrysler 4 barrel..
@@AtZero138 any 600 of your liking, either intake. The street dominator is lighter, but my experience the factory cast slightly out performs it. If you buy a modern square bore carb, the Holley SD will be a direct fit.
Great video. I will be doing the same on my 87 fury. It uses the roller lifters also. I will be using the Elderbrock dual plane manifold with a 600 cfm Holley. Would you know the part number for the throttle linkage adapter to the carburetor. Thanks
Thanks. Could I use the same intake manifold bolts like you have to bolt to the head's. What are the torque specs. I think it is 30 ft pds. Thank you for reaching out to me.
Does it ever fully harden tho? And even if it does seems like it would become tacky again under high heat?? I just discovered my intake gaskets are leaking vacuum. Engine been running great for long while. But I looked at the plugs and showed things were lean. Surprising with how well it ran. With steady idle vacuum of 21 in.. well for the hell of it I did a compression test. All cylinders last I checked were at 140 or a psi or two off. This time most were around 125. And cylinder 8 was only at 106. So I figure that the slight to moderate lean condition for at least 3 k miles wore the cylinders. Cylinder 8 may ven be in the process of burning a valve... going to do a leak down in that one to make sure where the compression is escaping. Likely going to replace the intake gaskets and keep driving it. Basically have to. It's my only vehicle right now. Do these intakes warp often? The gaskets have been replaced. Had it apart few years back for cam and lifters. I believe the gaskets I put in were all metal. Like the original.
Hello Sir, I have a question for you...at the time were the heads of your 318 WORN....??? because I would like to put my 318 2 barrel 4 barrel with an Edelbrock #2176 but without carrying my heads. ..THANKS! -Dom
Neat. I saw the nuts you used for spacers on the throttle/kick down bracket, but did you bend the throttle cable clamp like in your Duster video? Hope you’ll post a road test video soon. Thanks.
:YES! Nice catch! I do things so many times that I forget to mention them all. Yep, I bent the throttle cable lock up straight, but not the whole bracket.
Hi great video. I will be doing this manifold swap in the near future. I will be using the Edelbrock manifold that i got for a nice deal. What would be the torque specs. I don't want to mess something up from aluminum to cast steel. Thank you
thank you! Normal torque as you are tightening into the steel head. Just good and snug to the bolts that bolt into the intake, like the thermostat housing. I prefer studs into the aluminum myself
Appreciate the question. The truth on vacuum lines is every car has different amounts ran a different way due to year, emissions, and options. Just nearly impossible. Best to find a vacuum diagram for year specific either online or in an old shop service manual.
Yes, the carb is good. I'm guessing the intake has a mean leak. I'm going to try spraying carb cleaner on the mating surfaces to try to confirm that. Do you have any pointers on how to install the intake if I have to remove it?
Just what's covered in this video, it's how I"ve been doing it for years successfully! Keep the junk from falling into the valley, thick bead of RTV Max Oil Resistance on the ends (china walls), and a thin film around all the water jackets on both sides of the gaskets!
@@apaezquintero I usually get all the bolts barely started. Then I usually just "snug" up the 4 centers (2 per side), then draw the rest just snug, going from side to side. Then I tighten them up by going side to side starting from the center bolts and going out. I just tighten them up by feel, but the torque spec is 35 ft lbs
I appreciate the information. I definitely wouldn't mind doing a minor upgrade like that. Unfortunately, all the 360 carbs I'm seeing online are in the $500 range. Amazon has a Carter BBD for under $150. If there's any specific 360 2bbl carb and intake you'd recommend, please let me know so I can start tracking down. Truck runs smooth, good compression (60 running & 40 idel) changed out the valve seals, but runs awfully rich and black smoke from exhaust. Since I live in Miami (highly congested) I get some pretty awful looks when atba light haha.
@@josepena5164 well, you can work with your current carb and fix it also. But I would just shop market place and mopar sites like Forabodiesonly for a 360 2bbl and intake. I suspect you could nab the combo for 50 to 100 bucks if you chose that route
Bubbles has really stepped his game up... And to think, he's doing all of this out of the shed he is living out of in the trailer park. Jk love the Trailer Park Boys RIP Jim Layhey
I have a Eddy RPM air gap for a magnum also. Yes, they say the eddy will flow a little better, but to my understanding you have to be above 400 hp for to start to make a difference. I personally haven't done any testing or experiments to compare the intakes
Thanks for your video. I recently swapped the 2bbl cast for a 4bbl aluminum intake. I am running an edelbrock 600cfm and the truck will only start on full choke, and it idles high. As soon as the choke is open, the engine stalls regardless of engine temperature. Any pointers? Thanks again.
at 4:08 in the video just to the right of the thermostat housing there's what looks to be a large set screw on your intake, I dont have anything in the threaded hole and coolant just comes out of it. Is there something that should be installed right there? Is it for a coolant temperature sensor?
Great video, do you know I can get either a 2 barrel or a 4 barrel intake manifold for my 1988 dodge d150 also a 318 I want go from fuel injected to carburetor
Both intakes are very easy to get. 318 2bbl intakes are next to free, and 4bbl intakes such as the edelbrock performer or weiand action plus among many others are easy to find 2nd hand, and affordable with some patience
I have a 1981 318 with the 2bbl, and I'm looking to swap it out for a 4bbl with the new intake manifold. The local shop in town said they have been looking for one thru edelbrock but they cant find one that fits the heads on a 318. They all fit the 340 and 360. So you are saying this Speedmaster one might work for me?
You can use one for a 340/360 and it will work great on your 318. Edebrock performer, Weiand Action Plus, the factory cast 4bbl intake that these small blocks came with, and this speedmaster just to name a few that will work great on your 318.
How has it ran so far? I'm thinking about buying one of these for my 88 to convert it to carburetor. Any issues other than the ones you stated in the video?
are you pleased with the swap ....have you noticed a big change in cold starts ..cruzing ..performance..fuel economy ..im planning to do the same swap....is it worth it ?
Starts right up in the cold without a choke, performs very well, don't drive it much, never checked fuel economy before or after but fuel economy is not getting much attention on this project of Drag Truck ... LOL
i bought the speed master heads which don't have the egr port. is it okay for me to run a stock manifold and have the heads blocking the port off? will i need to use all the hoses and linkage for it still,
I have a question I have a 85 chrysler fifth avenue I want to do a budget build on but need some pointers on what year 360 intake can I use that's drop in bolt on also what type of cam shaft would you recommend
All the LA 318's and 360's intakes that are carbureted will exchange. What I would do first in a budget build is assure your valves are sealing properly. I'd do a compression check on it. That's free! Once verified that you have good heads, then I'd always add exhaust with a 4bbl. Those 5th Ave's have a stuffed up exhaust. Then, for performance and reliability, I'd install a new timing chain. As for a cam, I'll just say keep it small. Remember, you will probably have a roller cam in there. I would suggest getting the factory roller regrind for best performance and cost savings. Oregan Cam grinders is a excellent place, and there are others.
@@patrickfansler4760 most aftermarket intakes don't have a spot for it. Plug up any extra ports on the carb. You can see when I did the swap in this video I didn't do anything but installed the intake and carb, plugged off any extra port on the carb.
In the end, yes, it should work. Not overly familiar with the '89 Chrysler so i don't know how much the electronics are tied in with the car. Things like cruise control, A/C rpm kick up, etc. Make sure you have room under the hood if you use an air gap intake.
Holy Moses....that center small port is a coolant passage....correct? (sarcasm) Anyhow, why would coolant that passes through that be coming out of the egr bump hole on the port floor of #4 and #5 cylinders? The Felpro gaskets I used totally covered up that center port. I thought that center port was the EGR port? (more sarcasm) Better yet, why is coolant pouring into my EGR ports? Nevermind....I found the issue. The 5/16" water jacket hole on the head gasket surface was drilled all the way through the EGR port! Bought those 302 casting, bigger valve heads from Indy Cylinder Head....maybe they didn't do it, but they didn't catch it either! Water was pouring out the open header collectors like a sewer pipe! Freaked me out man! Almost cost me my build! 😡 Both heads....right through the EGR port! I'll run a tap down it and stick a plug in it.
What intake is this I am looking at intakes for my 318 in my 86 d150 planning to put a 4 barrel along with a cam also I'm curious would this engine have the 302 swirl port heads?
It's a speedmaster air gap. Chinese knock off. I got it on sale on black Friday 40% off, so it was 135 bucks new. I'd think 302's being a roller motor, but I didn't look when I had the valve cover off.
Hey i got the same heads in my 87 dodge. The motor is an 85.. Are the heads the original ones for 85 or are they older. My intake i got on the truck doesnt cover the kinda u/ moon shape on the heads in the middle.. Is that normal? We did put the blue gasket on it & it doesnt cover that u shape in the middle of heads.
Wish i could put the pics on here of what im talking about. We were told there 360 heads but we couldnt get the weiand intake to not suck air around the intake/heads, with carburator spray. So i ordered an edelbrock intake for a 318 but now were not sure if the heads are from 85
I seen when you first took off that intake that the gasket didnt cover up the u shape in middle of the heads but when u put the blue gaslet on it looks like it covers the u shape & so does the intake. Not sure tho couldnt see close eneough in there.. THANK YOU FOR ANY FEED BACK!!!!!!!!
unless the intake is leaking around the port gaskets, I doubt it's the intake. Probably the carb I'd guess. You are running the correct adaptor to use that square bore edelbrock on the TQ intake right? Or else you'd have a major vacuum leak
@@rubydareatta I doubt it would need much timing, but you can try. I guess I would say if it ran good before and it's not now, it's not the intake itself unless it's not sealing or it's cracked. Has to be something else.
'96 is a magnum, and is fuel injected. Technically, yes, there are magnum intakes but is the 318 still in the '96 vehicle? If so, there will be other series of changes to be made as well, so not quite as simple.
I Look at this and wonder if he has any idea what he is Doing? it likes like ha is just swapping parts to see what works interesting video thumbs up but there is a good possibility that that motor is now OVER carberated i'll look for more videos here
Hey are you on Facebook or Instagram I have a question on the transmission throttle valve and the whole linkage to carb I have a 318 Thermoquad cast iron intake with 2bbl bracket
Thank you for not having loud and annoying intro music (that typically only appeals to the person making the video). Thank you for not saying, "Like I said..." a million times throughout the video. Thank you for a very clean, concise, no-nonsense video.
Glad you liked it!
318s are amazing
This video is inspirational for me. In the driveway, here is a 1984 Prospector Royal SE150 with 318. Looks just like yours, only the a/c compressor is boldly up front of the carburetor.
I'm glad to hear it. Sometimes all we need to get started on a project is a first step.
A perfect video would be you and Uncle Tony building a 318. I know many would agree.
I am really enjoying your content and learning a lot about these older Dodges. I have an 87 D150 that was parked about 10 years ago that I am working on putting back on the road. I was happy to learn that it's a roller engine so I don't have to worry about whether the previous owner used oil with enough ZDDP in it. I'll probably use Rotella anyway. I'm going to be converting it to a 4 barrel after I flush the fuel system and was very happy to find this video about doing just that.
Thanks, I'm glad it helped! Good luck with your project!
If you had factory air you wouldn't be able to use that type intake. Something I have been doing to all my small block builds is to use a factory magnum/ A518 or A500 TV cable (kickdown) cable for the trans. You can do away with all that factory kickdown linkage that is usually worn out. Things you'll need: The cable (of course), a 1/4" ball fitting for the TV arm on the trans, an adapter for the Holley to accept a Chevy Turbo 350 or 700R-4 cable, an adapter to accept the Turbo 350 or 700R-4 carb end anchor. The 518 or 500 cable end will clip onto the Chevy adapter on the Holley and the anchor part of the cable fits perfectly into the Turbo 350 cable anchor. The factory Dodge cable has a detent adjustment built in. On the transmission end the cable will bolt onto one of the small ears that are on the 727 & 904 transmissions. That will be obvious once you remove the cable at the salvage. On the trans end it is a bolt on except for the 1/4" ball fitting. The most expensive item is the Turbo 350 anchor adapter, usually less than $20. Cables come on any Dodge truck, van W/ A500 or A518 trans, 92 & newer. Easily obtainable at most salvage yards on the cheap. So far I have installed them on a 75 Duster, 65 Plymouth Satellite, and my 88 Dodge B 350 camper van. All work very well. Hardest part is fastening the 350 anchor end to your existing carb linkage. You'll figure it out easily enough if you decide to try one. That 4 bbl will wake up the little 318.
I watched this vid and looked around and found this intake on sale also thanks!!
I just ordered this Speedmaster intake, I pray that this one fits. My truck is an 83 with a 318. Casting numbers verify the heads are 77-86 318. My firsrt intake didn't fit, the bolt holes were at the wrong angle, found out it's like a early to mid sixties intake (pre 67). Next I ordered a cheapo intake from Ebay...no go. The mounting holes were off just a little bit...but a little bit is still a little bit too much. Hoepfully this Speedmaster lines up CORRECTLY with the mounting holes in the head. Sheesh. These small block Mopars are KILLING ME. I never had these issuses with ny small Fords and small Chevy's., or even my BB Fords for that matter. This is just craziness. ugh.
'67-91 ('92 for 360's) are all LA and take the common LA intake regardless if it's a 273, 318, 340 or 360. Magnums have their own bolt pattern, but the same from '92-03.
@@318willrun I noticed in one of your other videos, with the Speedmaster heads, you had trouble with the intake bolts going in a little bit and then stopping. That's exactly what was happening with that Ebay intake. Only I could'nt even get the front ones in. The original intake I was going tou se was apparently pre 1967 as the bolt hole angle was off about 8 degrees or so. I'm hoping the speedmaster is a better fit. They're just stop 318 heads. The casting numbers are 77-86.
@@GreatWhiteRodeo yes, sometimes the angles can be thrown off a tad from aftermarket head gaskets, or anything of the such. IF push comes to shove, you can use a round file or even a drill to get some relief where the bolt is hitting on the intake
If you got the polished aluminum speed master intake the site actually says that it's 8degrees off. The black or natural finish don't have this warning for whatever reason
That cheesey green garden hose you’ve got in there needs to be replaced!
4:13 sounds risky to use a PVC valve, the plastic might crack from the heat. Kidding! Cool vid, glad you like the 4 bbl on the venerable 318. My 318 project truck's manifold looks similar, there was a good 2 inches of acorn husks thanks to squirrels and mice.
Recently discovered your channel and a fellow Mopar man. I am glad to see that I am not the only one whose best efforts with a drain pan still result in a mess. "Well, I'll BE." That made me chuckle.
Why do you use end gaskets on a cast iron intake but go with the bead of silicone on the aluminum? I see most everyone uses a bead of silicone these days; in the past I always used the provided gaskets with aluminum but they always seeped a bit, suspect I'll use silicone going forward as everyone seems to prefer it. Thanks.
Glad you found us !!!!
I just put a 373 gear, headers, transmission built with stock converter, put a brand new 2 barrel and it came alive like a beast.
I didnt realize Chrysler made roller la engines. Cool. Thanks
Thank you for watching! Yep, the later years were rollers before the magnums came out!
@@318willrun were the lifters just rollers or also the rockets ?
@@whatyoumakeofit6635 just the lifters
I'd swap that worm-gear box for a generation 1 Dakota rack and pinion setup. Much lighter and makes handling a little nicer. Depends on the width of your truck though. Make some anchoring points and use bushings on the K-memeber area.
Good job man made look easy and simple thumbs up
Neat video buddy, I have a 79 Dodge St Regis with the 360 V8.. is it possible for me to change the intake to a 4bbl setup as well?
Absolutely! I always recommend improving the exhaust system with the addition of the 4bbl. More in, more out, and you'll see a nice improvement in power and perhaps gas mileage as well.
Its all good. but, i saw the throttle return cable clipped on the trans. kickdown , i always put it on the behind the throttle cable nut. on either inner or outer clip points.
Great video I’m in the process of replacing my intake gasket on my 87 dodge d100 with a 318 your video was very helpful.
Glad it helped
Also some times the crush pin hole didnt get drilled on the under side of the intakes front and back and cause the intake to not sit properly on the block. I got aluminum intake I had to drill the holes and install crush pins
You should see the old single plane Edelbrock TM 5 intake I put on my 318 lol the thing is as old as the 73 swinger but looks mint so I'm gonna run it since it came with the car lol
I'm with ya.... I say "Run It !! "
Great video. Nice to see it done before I swap in a 72 340 intake on my 76 Trail duster 318.
Always very helpful.. I still haven't swapped out my BBD . I have two Manifold...one a Holley Street Dominator Single Plane...and one a Chrysler 4 barrel..
both work well
@@318willrun any advice would be great and very helpful.. as too Carb CFM Choice.. true Daily driver.. 318 and A904...
@@AtZero138 any 600 of your liking, either intake. The street dominator is lighter, but my experience the factory cast slightly out performs it. If you buy a modern square bore carb, the Holley SD will be a direct fit.
@@318willrun thanks Boss.. your always great and easy with Help... 👍
Love the intake! Use it on magnum generation engines all of the time.
instablaster...
Great video. I will be doing the same on my 87 fury. It uses the roller lifters also. I will be using the Elderbrock dual plane manifold with a 600 cfm Holley. Would you know the part number for the throttle linkage adapter to the carburetor. Thanks
Thanks. www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-20-7
Thanks. Could I use the same intake manifold bolts like you have to bolt to the head's. What are the torque specs. I think it is 30 ft pds. Thank you for reaching out to me.
Indian head shellac is amazing stuff
Does it ever fully harden tho? And even if it does seems like it would become tacky again under high heat?? I just discovered my intake gaskets are leaking vacuum. Engine been running great for long while. But I looked at the plugs and showed things were lean. Surprising with how well it ran. With steady idle vacuum of 21 in.. well for the hell of it I did a compression test. All cylinders last I checked were at 140 or a psi or two off. This time most were around 125. And cylinder 8 was only at 106. So I figure that the slight to moderate lean condition for at least 3 k miles wore the cylinders. Cylinder 8 may ven be in the process of burning a valve... going to do a leak down in that one to make sure where the compression is escaping. Likely going to replace the intake gaskets and keep driving it. Basically have to. It's my only vehicle right now. Do these intakes warp often? The gaskets have been replaced. Had it apart few years back for cam and lifters. I believe the gaskets I put in were all metal. Like the original.
Nice job. Been wanting to do this to a 318 forever.
Tap and use pipe plugs instead of that ridiculous hose coming off of the intake to water pump
I wish I could bring my 84 d250 w/ the la 318 up for the weekend to wrench on!
I got the same intake manifold is the heater hose in the back I don't know I never messed with these intakes before
Heater hose up front like normal
@@Patron_375 I believe I used house plumbing (glavanized) and cut it to length.
What did u end up using for a thermostat housing. I noticed on my new I take it has a bigger housing????
for these years, there are 2 sizes mainly. For the larger ones, I just ask for a 340 T-stat.
I thought in 85 they didn't have the ignition box set up but had lean burn
Not too many lean burns on pickups in '85 from my experience
I had a 1987 pickup 318. My lean burn is in the left front fender well. I'm not sure of the year for the trucks or vans. Nice video sir👍@@318willrun
How much hp gain for a 4bbl i have a 92 318 what is the best combo
You have FI now ? On a stock 5.2 magnum, the 4bbl may not offer any more till high rpms
Great video. Did you notice a difference with the swap?
Ran great around on a short spin, didn't do to much hot rodd'n but it appreciated the 4bbl for sure...
Hello Sir, I have a question for you...at the time were the heads of your 318 WORN....???
because I would like to put my 318 2 barrel 4 barrel with an Edelbrock #2176 but without carrying my heads. ..THANKS!
-Dom
If I understand correctly the question, the heads were not touched
Yes Exact thank you Sir!
Where did you buy the extra bracket for the throttle at?
I used all the factory 318 2bbl linkage that the truck came with on the 4bbl.
Nice video. How did the Speedmaster fit? Everything seal ok?
Yes, I was impressed with the fitment
Neat. I saw the nuts you used for spacers on the throttle/kick down bracket, but did you bend the throttle cable clamp like in your Duster video? Hope you’ll post a road test video soon. Thanks.
:YES! Nice catch! I do things so many times that I forget to mention them all. Yep, I bent the throttle cable lock up straight, but not the whole bracket.
Where did you get your headers? And did you have to bend them to fit?
Hi great video. I will be doing this manifold swap in the near future. I will be using the Edelbrock manifold that i got for a nice deal. What would be the torque specs. I don't want to mess something up from aluminum to cast steel. Thank you
thank you! Normal torque as you are tightening into the steel head. Just good and snug to the bolts that bolt into the intake, like the thermostat housing. I prefer studs into the aluminum myself
can you maybe show a guide on how to hook up vacuum lines?
Appreciate the question. The truth on vacuum lines is every car has different amounts ran a different way due to year, emissions, and options. Just nearly impossible. Best to find a vacuum diagram for year specific either online or in an old shop service manual.
Is this the original engine
No, it's a '85 put in it by the previous owner. It was his daughters daily before she left and it was sitting by a fence in a field
Great video and information. Question, did you use the 2 barrel cam?
yes! everything else stayed stock, but did have headers . And thanks!
Get er done! I bet there will be a drag truck test drive video in the near future.
YES!!!! It was uploaded about 3 days ago... :D
Yes, the carb is good. I'm guessing the intake has a mean leak. I'm going to try spraying carb cleaner on the mating surfaces to try to confirm that.
Do you have any pointers on how to install the intake if I have to remove it?
Just what's covered in this video, it's how I"ve been doing it for years successfully! Keep the junk from falling into the valley, thick bead of RTV Max Oil Resistance on the ends (china walls), and a thin film around all the water jackets on both sides of the gaskets!
Ha! Does it need to be bolted down in a specific order, what are the torque specs is kind of what I was meaning.
@@apaezquintero I usually get all the bolts barely started. Then I usually just "snug" up the 4 centers (2 per side), then draw the rest just snug, going from side to side. Then I tighten them up by going side to side starting from the center bolts and going out. I just tighten them up by feel, but the torque spec is 35 ft lbs
Awesome, that is what I will do! Thanks for your help, Sir!
Awesome video thanks for uploading! Hoping to do mine soon!
What 2 barrel carburetor have you found to work best with the 318? I have an 84 Ram D100 (318 5.2). Chinese carburetor at the moment.
The factory bbd run fine. If you want a little more performance, the 360 2bbl and intake is a nice upgrade, cheap, and easy to find
I appreciate the information. I definitely wouldn't mind doing a minor upgrade like that. Unfortunately, all the 360 carbs I'm seeing online are in the $500 range. Amazon has a Carter BBD for under $150. If there's any specific 360 2bbl carb and intake you'd recommend, please let me know so I can start tracking down. Truck runs smooth, good compression (60 running & 40 idel) changed out the valve seals, but runs awfully rich and black smoke from exhaust. Since I live in Miami (highly congested) I get some pretty awful looks when atba light haha.
@@josepena5164 well, you can work with your current carb and fix it also. But I would just shop market place and mopar sites like Forabodiesonly for a 360 2bbl and intake. I suspect you could nab the combo for 50 to 100 bucks if you chose that route
318 V 8 diesel??
@@manoelgid4283 gas
Could I get more info on exactly what intake you put in that 318.
It's a Speedmaster. Chinese knock-off air gap. I got it 40% off on black Friday sale. 135 bucks shipped to my front door.
Bubbles has really stepped his game up... And to think, he's doing all of this out of the shed he is living out of in the trailer park. Jk love the Trailer Park Boys RIP Jim Layhey
did the intake ports look decently sized? some people say the speedmaster intake has smaller runners than the edlebrock version.
I have a Eddy RPM air gap for a magnum also. Yes, they say the eddy will flow a little better, but to my understanding you have to be above 400 hp for to start to make a difference. I personally haven't done any testing or experiments to compare the intakes
Thanks for your video. I recently swapped the 2bbl cast for a 4bbl aluminum intake. I am running an edelbrock 600cfm and the truck will only start on full choke, and it idles high. As soon as the choke is open, the engine stalls regardless of engine temperature. Any pointers? Thanks again.
Assuming the carb is good, I would guess you have a massive vacuum leak.
Did you have to change your thermostat and housing to a bigger one cause my thermostat just falls through the hole
Yes. Generally 2 sizes of T-stats. The large and the small.
at 4:08 in the video just to the right of the thermostat housing there's what looks to be a large set screw on your intake, I dont have anything in the threaded hole and coolant just comes out of it. Is there something that should be installed right there? Is it for a coolant temperature sensor?
if you don't have any need for that water access, then just put a plug in it
@@318willrun I ended up doing that. I got it running but theres a couple vaccum leaks i need to locate
@@trailhead6251 Sounds like you are close!
Great video, do you know I can get either a 2 barrel or a 4 barrel intake manifold for my 1988 dodge d150 also a 318
I want go from fuel injected to carburetor
Both intakes are very easy to get. 318 2bbl intakes are next to free, and 4bbl intakes such as the edelbrock performer or weiand action plus among many others are easy to find 2nd hand, and affordable with some patience
I have a 1981 318 with the 2bbl, and I'm looking to swap it out for a 4bbl with the new intake manifold. The local shop in town said they have been looking for one thru edelbrock but they cant find one that fits the heads on a 318. They all fit the 340 and 360. So you are saying this Speedmaster one might work for me?
You can use one for a 340/360 and it will work great on your 318. Edebrock performer, Weiand Action Plus, the factory cast 4bbl intake that these small blocks came with, and this speedmaster just to name a few that will work great on your 318.
The edelbrock manifold for the 340 and 360 will work
what is that linkage adapter at 12:27 ? Im putting a 4160 Holley with an edelbrock performer on my 86 d250.
www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetor_components/brackets_and_linkage/parts/20-7
Thank you
What’s the part number for the adapter for the gas pedal and passing gear linkage
Gas pedal and kickdown linkage is from the factory 318 bbl. Linkage was just Holley mopar adaptor. Ebay or just about anywhere else has them
How has it ran so far? I'm thinking about buying one of these for my 88 to convert it to carburetor. Any issues other than the ones you stated in the video?
Runs great
I got the tbi blues
are you pleased with the swap ....have you noticed a big change in cold starts ..cruzing ..performance..fuel economy ..im planning to do the same swap....is it worth it ?
Starts right up in the cold without a choke, performs very well, don't drive it much, never checked fuel economy before or after but fuel economy is not getting much attention on this project of Drag Truck ... LOL
i bought the speed master heads which don't have the egr port. is it okay for me to run a stock manifold and have the heads blocking the port off? will i need to use all the hoses and linkage for it still,
EGR shouldn't hurt anything. If it's a 2bbl intake that you are putting on top of the SM heads, take a picture! It may be the only one on earth!! :D
318willrun it probably is😂
Just a question and I must say great video but why not just degreas and pressure wash every goog before taking off this stuff
you are correct! I normally do pressure wash everything.
I have a question I have a 85 chrysler fifth avenue I want to do a budget build on but need some pointers on what year 360 intake can I use that's drop in bolt on also what type of cam shaft would you recommend
All the LA 318's and 360's intakes that are carbureted will exchange. What I would do first in a budget build is assure your valves are sealing properly. I'd do a compression check on it. That's free! Once verified that you have good heads, then I'd always add exhaust with a 4bbl. Those 5th Ave's have a stuffed up exhaust. Then, for performance and reliability, I'd install a new timing chain. As for a cam, I'll just say keep it small. Remember, you will probably have a roller cam in there. I would suggest getting the factory roller regrind for best performance and cost savings. Oregan Cam grinders is a excellent place, and there are others.
@@318willrun I have took smog pump etc off was going to put new exhaust would you recommend headers are Manifold of newer magnum 90s
Also is the 360 intake better then aftermarket intake
What years 360 am I looking for
@@matthewnorton4529 Headers for max performance, manifolds will work fine too with a good dual exhaust
What did you end up doing with your old egr valve and how’s that connected to it?
it's not hooked up
@@318willrun how to do I get rid of mine?
@@patrickfansler4760 most aftermarket intakes don't have a spot for it. Plug up any extra ports on the carb. You can see when I did the swap in this video I didn't do anything but installed the intake and carb, plugged off any extra port on the carb.
One more question lol how did you get to run yours with no a/c? I can’t find a good bypass pulley and my ac doesn’t work so I want to get rid of it
@@patrickfansler4760 I just got the non-AC small block pulleys.
I’m going to do a 4 barrel carburetor swap to my 89 chrysler fifth avenue.
Would this work?
In the end, yes, it should work. Not overly familiar with the '89 Chrysler so i don't know how much the electronics are tied in with the car. Things like cruise control, A/C rpm kick up, etc. Make sure you have room under the hood if you use an air gap intake.
Do the Speedmasters use 318 port size or 360 size?
340/360
@@318willrun Thank you for the reply, I'm thinking of upgrading to a 4 barrel on my 318 La when i rebuild it.
Holy Moses....that center small port is a coolant passage....correct? (sarcasm)
Anyhow, why would coolant that passes through that be coming out of the egr bump hole on the port floor of #4 and #5 cylinders?
The Felpro gaskets I used totally covered up that center port.
I thought that center port was the EGR port? (more sarcasm)
Better yet, why is coolant pouring into my EGR ports?
Nevermind....I found the issue.
The 5/16" water jacket hole on the head gasket surface was drilled all the way through the EGR port!
Bought those 302 casting, bigger valve heads from Indy Cylinder Head....maybe they didn't do it, but they didn't catch it either!
Water was pouring out the open header collectors like a sewer pipe! Freaked me out man!
Almost cost me my build! 😡
Both heads....right through the EGR port!
I'll run a tap down it and stick a plug in it.
glad you caught it !!
@@PTucker0864 That's so unfortunate. It's disheartening when stuff like this happens to a fella. Wishing you the best with that.
How did you do the thermostat?
Element down, gasket, I use RTV.
Thanks for the great video! I learned a lot.
Thank you for watching !
Can I have your left over 318?
Thanks for watching! We have some upcoming projects for the channel and I believe that we'll be using it. However, 318's are easy enough to find!
What intake is this I am looking at intakes for my 318 in my 86 d150 planning to put a 4 barrel along with a cam also I'm curious would this engine have the 302 swirl port heads?
It's a speedmaster air gap. Chinese knock off. I got it on sale on black Friday 40% off, so it was 135 bucks new. I'd think 302's being a roller motor, but I didn't look when I had the valve cover off.
@@318willrunaccording to my manual, only 86 87 are 302 swirl port heads with the roller cam.
@@victorrobinette3865 manuals aren't always correct. In this case they are wrong because there are tons of '85 roller cams out there. More than not.
Hey i got the same heads in my 87 dodge. The motor is an 85.. Are the heads the original ones for 85 or are they older. My intake i got on the truck doesnt cover the kinda u/ moon shape on the heads in the middle.. Is that normal? We did put the blue gasket on it & it doesnt cover that u shape in the middle of heads.
Wish i could put the pics on here of what im talking about. We were told there 360 heads but we couldnt get the weiand intake to not suck air around the intake/heads, with carburator spray. So i ordered an edelbrock intake for a 318 but now were not sure if the heads are from 85
I seen when you first took off that intake that the gasket didnt cover up the u shape in middle of the heads but when u put the blue gaslet on it looks like it covers the u shape & so does the intake. Not sure tho couldnt see close eneough in there.. THANK YOU FOR ANY FEED BACK!!!!!!!!
@@mitchellclements5600 The u shape is only there as an escape route for the heat from the crossover. The U shape stays exposed.
Intakes do not cover the U shape.
@@318willrun ok thank you. Thats what i was thinking but my mechanic says he thinks it will be sucking air into intake threw that.
I would love to buy your old linkage an carb
the linkage is still being used on the truck !
Does carb give more power than fule injection
All dependent on what FI. Both have made a lot of power.
@@318willrun i have a 92 318 fule injection
@@barneywarwick9804 Then if the rest of the engine is pure stock, the FI will serve you well
Great video ! Did you loose much hood clearance between the height difference in intakes?
It's a taller intake, but I have plenty of clearance yet
i swapped a 76 360 intake onto my 68 318 with an edlebrock 600 carb, it won’t run right, what am i doing wrong?
unless the intake is leaking around the port gaskets, I doubt it's the intake. Probably the carb I'd guess. You are running the correct adaptor to use that square bore edelbrock on the TQ intake right? Or else you'd have a major vacuum leak
@@318willrunyes i have the correct adapter, would i have to re time it?
@@rubydareatta I doubt it would need much timing, but you can try. I guess I would say if it ran good before and it's not now, it's not the intake itself unless it's not sealing or it's cracked. Has to be something else.
Add 20% marvel mistery oil will clean out carbon
Could you link the intake and carb?
Intake is on Speedmaster.com. Carb was just an old 670 Holley I had around.
You should have power washed it before turning wrenches. Nice job, though.
A lot of times I do, but this time I didn't.
Will this work with a 96 dodge 318
'96 is a magnum, and is fuel injected. Technically, yes, there are magnum intakes but is the 318 still in the '96 vehicle? If so, there will be other series of changes to be made as well, so not quite as simple.
40% off, where did you find that deal?
last years black friday sale direct from speedmaster. Bought loaded heads as well....
@@318willrun thanks for the reply, I will look on black friday this year.
@@robbyddurham1624 You can get this intake for 226 now. Very reasonable price.
@@carlostheboss332 I got it really cheap on Black Friday.
@@carlostheboss332 $136 Nov 2020 black friday deal.
I Look at this and wonder if he has any idea what he is Doing? it likes like ha is just swapping parts to see what works interesting video thumbs up but there is a good possibility that that motor is now OVER carberated i'll look for more videos here
I have no idea, makes life easier. A man's gotta think about it....
Pay attention much?He tells you in the beginning
I had to up this to make it 340 likes
O que quer dizer Mopar??
Mopar is a reference to Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler
@@318willrun obrigado!! Aqui do Brasil.
Stock 318... MAX 500 cfm
600 with vaccum secondaries works fine. They only open when the engine wants them to.
Respect yourself and your equipment, and wallet and clean the engine properly before you start playing.
Hey are you on Facebook or Instagram I have a question on the transmission throttle valve and the whole linkage to carb I have a 318 Thermoquad cast iron intake with 2bbl bracket
I am not on FB or Instagram. I did, however, do a video on using the 2 bbl linkage on a 4 bbl