Hi I am looking at a duster with a 440 in it. My question is will this engine twist the frame of this car? I have done some research and I have read that the frame needs to be welded or reinforced so that the torque of the engine does not twist the frame. Will someone that knows take a look at this and tell me if this will hold up to the power of the 440? You might have to click view discription to see the underside pics. Thank.
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I looked at the add and did not get the impression there was a big HP 440 under the hood. I would be more concerned about slicked over rust.

 

 

So it don't look like a big block? And how check on rust?

 

Looks very mild ? looks can be deceiving , it is definitely A BIG BLOCK.. a good set of frame connectors would be a good idea. Ties the front and rear frames together & stiffens the car..

 

With those tires no problem, they'll just spin. With traction lots of twisting.

Google search Dodge A Body Restoration and find some before pictures, they'll show the usual places to check.

 

Jegs has Frame Connectors for $150.99 -- www.jegs.com

 

Some of the 70s 440 made about 260 hp, they refer to the car as a restoration, an over used term that could mean a rattle can paint job or it was on a rotisserie for a year.

Just be careful

 

Duster's never came with 440s , 340 or 360 or slant 6s . Someone could have put the 440 in it but if so you would think they would have also known to put frame connectors . The engine # is on the side of the block.

 

way over priced