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Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SomeCarGuy] #2484237
04/17/18 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted By SomeCarGuy
If it’s priced right snag it. Check to your comfort level.

Unfortunately when you go to sell that car people will get all twisted up, contorted, and maybe have seizures when they find out you put a bad year, off year, or whatever they call it block in it. Because that matters a lot. Just talk to joe average. He’ll tell you. Can’t do that. Not allowed. Against rules. Nope.

“Know what ya shoulda done...”


Agreed. If resale is a concern some guys get their panties in a twist over things like having a 'date coded' block. To me either you have the original engine or not but some guys see value in having the right year of engine. Beyond that, the later blocks are slightly preferable to me. I have a spare 76 440 I keep under the bench.

Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SunnyMopar] #2484374
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The block will be fine, it's everything put inside the block that makes the difference.

Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SomeCarGuy] #2484410
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Originally Posted By SomeCarGuy
If it’s priced right snag it. Check to your comfort level.

Unfortunately when you go to sell that car people will get all twisted up, contorted, and maybe have seizures when they find out you put a bad year, off year, or whatever they call it block in it. Because that matters a lot. Just talk to joe average. He’ll tell you. Can’t do that. Not allowed. Against rules. Nope.

“Know what ya shoulda done...”


That only matters if it's a U or V code

Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SunnyMopar] #2484414
04/17/18 10:56 PM
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^ Spoken like a guy that hasn’t sold a Mopar. Ever.


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Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SomeCarGuy] #2484418
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Originally Posted By SomeCarGuy
^ Spoken like a guy that hasn’t sold a Mopar. Ever.


I've sold numerous Mopars - just haven't sold one recently

Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SunnyMopar] #2484479
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Then you have to have seen people get all stomping mad about a block. C’mon. I once sold a stroker, well built 74 block. Guy lost his mind because of it not being an early block and wouldn’t buy it. For example.


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Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SomeCarGuy] #2484564
04/18/18 11:44 AM
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Don't forget about those super strong HP stamped blocks that were hand picked for high powered builds. biggrin biggrin biggrin


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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
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Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: an8sec70cuda] #2484566
04/18/18 11:47 AM
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Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SomeCarGuy] #2484604
04/18/18 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted By SomeCarGuy
Then you have to have seen people get all stomping mad about a block. C’mon. I once sold a stroker, well built 74 block. Guy lost his mind because of it not being an early block and wouldn’t buy it. For example.


No I haven't seen that, nor could I understand why some one would do that.

If the block was misrepresented as a different year then I could understand.

If I was going to go buy a stroker I really couldn't care if it had a a 68, 70, 74 or 77 440 as long as it was built right.

Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SunnyMopar] #2484622
04/18/18 02:23 PM
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OP,

I think the block year 73 is fine, how'd it sound running? Why's he selling it? If you've done you due diligence, the year block should not hold you back on a deal.

Good luck!!



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Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: SunnyMopar] #2484772
04/18/18 07:55 PM
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Hi... I am new Mopar member.. Need help!!
We gave ya your moneys' worth on this one!


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Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: Twostick] #2484941
04/19/18 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted By Twostick
The ones with the distributor in the front are best.

Kevin


I have a 440 with the distributor in the back and it runs like a scalded dog.

Re: 440 Engine Block best production years! [Re: qwkmopardan] #2485700
04/20/18 05:48 PM
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Hmmm...I have a 418 with the distributor in the back also, and mine
runs like a raped ape... up


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