New to engine rebuilding
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New to engine rebuilding
Hey guys, I'm new here and so new to engine rebuilding. Just lookin to get some info on a 440 engine I'm lookin at buyin. I want to rebuild an engine, I've never done it before, but I think I can pull it off. I want to rebuild a Mopar of some kind. Everyone I've talked to says I should start with a small block ford/chev, except for my old man, he's a mopar freak like me. Is the 440 big block a good engine to rebuild for the first timer? The engine I've found is a 1975 440 Magnum, I think it's a Magnum. Anyway I guess all I need to know is how pricey/available the parts are for this block. Thanks.
Kyle!
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Hey guys, I'm new here and so new to engine rebuilding. Just lookin to get some info on a 440 engine I'm lookin at buyin. I want to rebuild an engine, I've never done it before, but I think I can pull it off. I want to rebuild a Mopar of some kind. Everyone I've talked to says I should start with a small block ford/chev, except for my old man, he's a mopar freak like me. Is the 440 big block a good engine to rebuild for the first timer? The engine I've found is a 1975 440 Magnum, I think it's a Magnum. Anyway I guess all I need to know is how pricey/available the parts are for this block. Thanks.
Kyle!
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A good book is your new best friend, and as mentioned above, Clean, clean clean. No problems for parts etc. But as anyone in the know will tell you..get a book and don't be in a rush. Welcome to the show, it's the place to be. If you have questions..ask away.
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No car yet, just rebuilding an engine for now. My garage is too small for any car to fit. I figure I'll rebuild the engine first and then the car when I can get something bigger to work in. Don't really care what the engine goes in but it's gotta be Mopar of some kind.
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Kyle that is a good starting point. Do you know what car you want to get?
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