I think this is a better way to go.
To me, buying an assembled engine from an unknown is sketchy. You don't know what parts were put into it, and what was done for machining. Sure you can ask, but it doesn't mean you're getting told the truth. Not that they're all bad guys out there, but there are bad guys out there.
With a builder, you can see what's being done and what's being installed as it goes. It will probably take longer, but it can be built for your requirements, not something generic.

Wanted to go with a local one but just doesn't seem possible. Lots of recommendations for BES racing and spoke with Brett from there today and got a good feeling. Waiting on an emailed proposal now.

Got a bunch of parts from member Scratchnfortratchn and a GREAT deal!!!! And he delivered to me as well!! Thanks Mike for all the great BB parts that really pushed this project forward!!!

Thanks Larry, Glad to return the favor. you have help me out a lot with your generosity & great deals as well. Proud to call you Friend.

I had a great time at the beach but I could have done better paying attention to the route I took coming over...LOL! I dint really need to drive all the way to Daytona then down to I-95 to Melbourne. I should have turned in Orlando. hwy-17/92 to hwy-192....I think from now on I will always go hwy-60 to Vero beach then up to Melbourne. I don't seem to get lost here in FL. unless I go thru Orlando. LOL!

I am coming down the home stretch on a 440 swap out. I have a 79 sweptline, macho. It had a 360 in it. The items you ask about (what changes on the swap out) is hard to say for sure, because many of the parts in even original late 70s tucks are from the parts bin and some are not even Dodge/chrysler parts. Steering box is one of them, although you wouldn't necessarily need to swap that out with the bigger engine. My big ones were: the bell housing on the transmission - the small blocks won't line up with the big blocks. In my case we took out the trans, rebuilt it in a casing that fits the 440 big block. You will need a new torque converter. The brake booster won't fit as scheduled, but there are a couple places out there to get smaller diameter brake booster. I got a pretty gold plated one for $100, looks cool. Unload the radiator, the 440 will like an aluminum one and an electric fan. Of course you will need bigger and custom built/fit oil pan. Other than that, my swap out wasn't so bad. Just takes forever finding parts, so half of the parts I got I had custom made due to covid, people requiring cores before they will ship a part, or just not wanting to rebuild some POS part so I found folks to make custom ones.

ThanksMattmerica. I'm STILL waiting on builder and have gathered a bunch of parts. I have the engine mounts, all the factory linkages, headers, BB oil pan, BB edelbrock performer intake. Engine builder is going to help me source trans parts. Hoping Bouchillon will start having boosters again!

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