Need help!! 440 BIG BLOCK!!!
10-06-2016, 05:36 PM
#1
Need help!! 440 BIG BLOCK!!!
Well I just bought a salvage yard 440 big block, can't wait to start working on it, but I need to know how to make cheap power, I'm 18 years old I need cheap power right now, I can't afford a stroker kit. But I can afford a new cam and lifters and things like that. Also what do I need to know about this engine and how do I know where it has come from. The old owner, which is today's owners father, hid the engine under a bunch of things in a back of a old Chevy bed, it had sentimental value to him. So that's why I'm wandering where this thing has come from. Please help!!!
10-06-2016, 05:52 PM
#2
Super Moderator
Does it turn over and what are the numbers stamped on the pad next to the distributor? Get your scraper out and let us know.
Last edited by Iowan; 10-06-2016 at 05:57 PM.
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10-06-2016, 05:56 PM
#3
Mopar Lover
10-06-2016, 05:59 PM
#4
Super Moderator
Oh yeah, welcome!
10-06-2016, 06:45 PM
#5
Mopar Lover
You want cheap power, you've got it. Even a stock rebuild your sporting 480 ft/lbs torque. http://www.lhmopars.com/engines.htm
See what you've got, one step at a time, don't go tearing apart just to look inside. Let us guide you as there is a lot of information to gather while it's together and if disassembly is in order, doing it slowly while inspecting and measuring can save headaches and help answer where to spend money.
See what you've got, one step at a time, don't go tearing apart just to look inside. Let us guide you as there is a lot of information to gather while it's together and if disassembly is in order, doing it slowly while inspecting and measuring can save headaches and help answer where to spend money.
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10-06-2016, 06:57 PM
#6
I haven't even picked it up from the salvage yard yetC it's back ina muddy area, waiting for it to dry up before I go get it. And itll be a while before I ever think about cranking it over ���� thank you guys though!!
10-06-2016, 08:29 PM
#7
Super Moderator
If you don't know if it's free it better be cheap!
10-07-2016, 10:59 AM
#9
Super Moderator
Does it turn over or is it stuck?
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10-11-2016, 08:10 PM
#18
It cranks and I'm pretty darn excited being an 18 year old starting a project I've always wanted to do. If you guys have any tips. Anything that will help me, please say something
10-12-2016, 06:00 AM
#19
Mopar Lover
1. You need to set more for the intended use, other that just I need more power... We all like that....
2. You need to set a budget that you can afford. Or Pencil together the parts and machine work needed to accomplish the goal of the build and budget accordingly..
3. Understand that you might get a curve ball somewhere in their...
Just My 2 Cent.... Keep us posted ..... Hummmm I was 18 once.... Started working on junk when I was 13yr old. Replaced a Starter in a Old Chevy.. My Buddys called me "Smokie Stratton" of Lawnmowers for there Mini-Bikes... Auwww, The good old days... lol
2. You need to set a budget that you can afford. Or Pencil together the parts and machine work needed to accomplish the goal of the build and budget accordingly..
3. Understand that you might get a curve ball somewhere in their...
Just My 2 Cent.... Keep us posted ..... Hummmm I was 18 once.... Started working on junk when I was 13yr old. Replaced a Starter in a Old Chevy.. My Buddys called me "Smokie Stratton" of Lawnmowers for there Mini-Bikes... Auwww, The good old days... lol
Last edited by RacerHog; 10-12-2016 at 06:04 AM.
10-12-2016, 01:06 PM
#21
Super Moderator
Dam , I wish I could have that much enthusiasm!
Have fun and get er done!
Have fun and get er done!
10-12-2016, 01:08 PM
#22
Super Moderator
10-13-2016, 01:02 PM
#24
Super Moderator
10-13-2016, 08:05 PM
#26
Plus I'm a senior in high school working a part time job, so this ain't gonna be a fast build, I'm way more worried on the engine then a truck I'll be buying a long time from now. I have a whole bunch of highperformance parts from my uncle cause he's doing a 440 build for his super bee and he has parts that he didn't need, including a brand new comp cam
10-14-2016, 01:03 PM
#27
Super Moderator
His left over parts could help you considerably.
Good luck with your project.
Good luck with your project.
