Lets say I have a spare 440 block specs are unkown, as far as bore,.etc... A forged crank that has a lot of surface rust on it (sitting on a shelf for 20 years) and a set of 346 heads that have been ported but I dont know to what extent, no valves or sprngs or any hardware with them. Consider it a blank canvas, I would like to use the 346 heads but I am not dead set on them. It will have to be NATURALLY ASPIRATED, no NOS either.

This engine would be ran in a '74 Duster with TTI headers, about 3300 lbs, A mild/stout 727 (no trans brake), 8-3/4, 3.73s sure grip - billet caps,Moser Custum alloy axles, and some where in the ballpark of 28" x 10.5 tires.

Lets say this is going to be a build that will take place over a long perioud of time, gathering parts on sale, used, and what not.


How would you do it? What parts would you use?