I have a 1999 dodge ram 4x4 and i am sick of the old 318 i get about 11 miles to the gallon and i am thinking about dropping in a 440 has anyone got a conversion like this i was wondering about gas mileage in a carbureted , and efi 440 any thoughts on this.. besides the emission mess.

 

probably wont be any better than a 318 mpg's wise.

 

Mileage may not necessarily be worst.But it is a lot of work and expense.. Motor, Transmission, radiator, exhaust and all the other little things. It would be seriously consider a stroked 360

 

A member on here has installed a 440 in a newer style (03+) Ram in FL. I can't remember his name but he is on my friend list here. Take a look. I think he has it up and running.

 

thanks for all the comments im just trying to get an idea of what im jumping in. i can build the motor with no problem. all the rest is the problem getting parts matching tranny and mess.

 

You will get worse gas mileage. It would be alot of work but in the end it will be alot of fun.

 

Checkout 2002ram440, I believe that he used a 727 behind his. The stock tranny will not live long behind a BB.

Have you looked into anything as to why you are getting 11 MPG?

Couple of things that come to mind are fuel filter, tune up, transmission condition, rear axle, tires.

 

Stock Tranny won't fit an RB440. The 727 on the Big Blocks is different than the LA style motor. There are adapters out though that lets you mate an overdrive automatic. I am looking into that for my 77 D200.