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Jul 03, 2015

1986 Dodge B250 Camperwagon | Engine And Tranny Questions

Hi all,

I recently bought 86 Dodge camperwagon with 90k KM on it. I have quickly found outthat while ok it does not have near enough power to handle the mountains of British Columbia. This is the extended Camperwagon i think as it if 9foot 2in high and 20ft long.

It has the 318 in it.

So I know that a 360 should be a straight swap and am considering that. Will anything larger bolt right in such as a 400 or 440?

Also talking to my mechanic he has told me that if I go for a larger engine than I will also need to change the transmission. From what i can find this van comes with the 727 but I do not know forsure. Anybody else know?

If it is the 727 it should handle the larger engine no?

Thanks for any help!