440 head is it a good one to build??
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09/01/08 02:09 AM
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ta70mopar
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Cast number 2951250 is that a good head to build? Just picked up a 383 and it has these heads on it. What I have found it is a 68 440. Is that a good head for a 383. thanks Also is that a closed or opened chamber
Last edited by ta70mopar; 09/01/08 02:11 AM.
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Re: 440 head is it a good one to build??
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09/01/08 10:58 AM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Depends what they need.Usually you will have more in them than a good set of new aluminum will cost.Rocky
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Re: 440 head is it a good one to build??
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09/01/08 11:05 AM
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RapidRobert
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I would search for a set of reasonably priced 915's for the closed chambers or spring for aluminum ones again for the very desireable closed chamber & with pistons to match to get proper quench.
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Re: 440 head is it a good one to build??
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09/01/08 02:33 PM
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It depends a lot on what your goals are. You will find that most comparison test info, shows that almost all the open chambered oem heads perform about the same if ported by the same guy. If it's a cruiser car, thaose are more than good enough.
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Re: 440 head is it a good one to build??
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09/01/08 02:35 PM
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Yeah, if you just want a rebuilt stock head, they're fine. If you want porting, big valves, etc, then I suggest you take a look at some aftermarket heads. For the $ you have to put into cast iron heads, aluminums might not be much more $.
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