Rebuild thoughts on a 440

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Old 09-12-2010, 07:04 PM
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Rebuild thoughts on a 440

I bought a 1973 440 truck motor, its all stock never touched. i would like to build the motor to about 425 rwhp. Any thoughts on what i can do to achieve this?
Old 09-13-2010, 04:33 AM
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I would hit up 440source.com and see what they have. What tranny are you going to have behind the motor? 425 RWHP is very achievable with a 440.
Old 09-13-2010, 10:09 AM
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What are you looking to do with this truck motor. Is it going in a light car, heavy car, truck?

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Old 09-13-2010, 04:07 PM
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HEADS

put your money in the HEADS thats where the biggest bang for your buck is ... check other Mopar site also for some deals and info ....for (a/b) bodiesonly good start besides here for the info you'll need ...take your time gathering information and do it right the first time a lot less expensive
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my intentions are to put a 4 speed behind it. I sold a 69 charger 3 years ago to a guy in Canada and i've been kicking myself everyday since. I plan on buying another 69 that is a solid project, but i want to have the motor ready for when i do this. I know the heads mean alot but i would like to get a good combination of pistons, cam, valves, heads and any type machine work etc. that would work together so i can take the guess work out of this rebuild. BTW i've never rebuilt a motor but i know i can do this i'm pretty mechanical sound.

Your help greatly appreciated
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Gotta beware of us pesky Canadians eh.

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