Hemi frame mounts
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Mopar426power
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Kramer auto makes hemi K-frames for 426 hemi motors
pschlosser
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the crossmember that goes underneath and across the engine, from left-to-right, is in the shape of a "K" and often called a K-member, or K-frame. The "engine brackets" that connect the engine to the K-frame vary depending on engine type. But also, the attachment points on the K-frame connecting to the engine mounts, they too can vary depending on the engine.
I am unaware of anyone selling the bare metal mounting points for the K-member, as they are welded in place. Further, because the larger capacity oil pan hangs down lower on the big block (426/440) there is a cool skid plate welded to the K-frame.
If your K-frame is not compatible with the 426 Hemi motor mounts, you have a couple of options, such as winging it and fabricating your own. Another option is having your K-frame mounting points modified for the Hemi motor mounts. But if you want easy, and perhaps certainty other OEM-like parts, like the air cleaner and OEM-like hoods, will fit without clearance issues, you may be better off buying a 426 Hemi K-frame, like Mopar426power suggests.
540HemiCuda
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Try these guys: Products - SS and AFX
If they don't have them, they will know if ANYBODY does. I know the parts are out there because I bought them when I put the KB Hemi in my '68 Dart because using a 'kit' was on the ONLY way that Dart was going to swallow that Hemi. And I used the original /6 K as the base after clearing off the /6 mounts.
Now if you are actually wanting to try to go directly to the frame without a K, that is a whole different animal. Remember that the K is a large strong part that plays a key role in tying the entire front end of the car together and as such simply cannot be eliminated without some other way of duplicating it's role.
As an alternative, you may consider 'elephant ears'. Google those up for an example.
More than one way to 'skin this cat', but all raise additional issues that can be difficult to resolve to your satisfaction.
Good luck!
If they don't have them, they will know if ANYBODY does. I know the parts are out there because I bought them when I put the KB Hemi in my '68 Dart because using a 'kit' was on the ONLY way that Dart was going to swallow that Hemi. And I used the original /6 K as the base after clearing off the /6 mounts.
Now if you are actually wanting to try to go directly to the frame without a K, that is a whole different animal. Remember that the K is a large strong part that plays a key role in tying the entire front end of the car together and as such simply cannot be eliminated without some other way of duplicating it's role.
As an alternative, you may consider 'elephant ears'. Google those up for an example.
More than one way to 'skin this cat', but all raise additional issues that can be difficult to resolve to your satisfaction.
Good luck!
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