440 transplant found on craigs list
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440 transplant found on craigs list
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1255311334.html
My buddy has a 44o crate angine from 1977 with less than 5k miles. I'm sure he is going to give me a sweet deal on the motor.
This ad has the motor with the tranny I need for what appears to be a good price.
Is the date coded 1968 engine and tranny better for my 1968 Satellite, or should I just go with my friends engine?
I'm not trying to build a show car, just a mean street machine.
My buddy has a 44o crate angine from 1977 with less than 5k miles. I'm sure he is going to give me a sweet deal on the motor.
This ad has the motor with the tranny I need for what appears to be a good price.
Is the date coded 1968 engine and tranny better for my 1968 Satellite, or should I just go with my friends engine?
I'm not trying to build a show car, just a mean street machine.
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There were some years that had better castings due to molds, machining and iron quality. I read it somewhere, but I'm sure someone knows for sure. Me, I'd go for the 77 due to the known history of it, and your buddy might stand behind it.
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You have to think about this. The car has an entire drivetrain that you can use (440/727/8 3/4) plus you'll have a shell that you can sell or part out then to make some of that money back.
That is a weaker 440, but with bettr flowing heads and the proper upgrades, that thing would scream.
On the other hand, you'd be getting a 5K mile 440 that needs nothing but comes with nothing as well. it might be cheaper, but how much is it going to cost you to get a tranny, rear axle, accs., etc. to go along with that motor? Seem to me like you should go with the car if you can or make the guy a deal on the entire drivetrain. (i'd get the whole car though).
That is a weaker 440, but with bettr flowing heads and the proper upgrades, that thing would scream.
On the other hand, you'd be getting a 5K mile 440 that needs nothing but comes with nothing as well. it might be cheaper, but how much is it going to cost you to get a tranny, rear axle, accs., etc. to go along with that motor? Seem to me like you should go with the car if you can or make the guy a deal on the entire drivetrain. (i'd get the whole car though).
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