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Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: Kern Dog] #984582
05/02/11 07:09 PM
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As mentioned Id use the 75 or 78 block, steel crank and the 915s.......


72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72. Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.
Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: Kern Dog] #984583
05/02/11 07:55 PM
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a little bowl work will help ,




Please tell me that this is a typo.....




It can't be , it passed my spell checker Mr. grammar/spelling NAZI.

NO READING FOR YOU !

Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: JohnRR] #984584
05/02/11 09:32 PM
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I would use the 75 block because with everything blocks included things improve over time meaning Chrysler like everyone learns by their mistakes so any problems with the early blocks are fixed over time so they only get better No one likes warranty so they repair all the flaws.

Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: 2002bluert] #984585
05/02/11 09:36 PM
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I would use the 75 block because with everything blocks included things improve over time meaning Chrysler like everyone learns by their mistakes so any problems with the early blocks are fixed over time so they only get better No one likes warranty so they repair all the flaws.




So a 78 Dodge Challenger should be better than a 70???

Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #984586
05/02/11 09:58 PM
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Absolutely and man do I have a deal for you...LOL The only thing is that it doesnt have a 440 in it yet.

Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: 2002bluert] #984587
05/02/11 10:41 PM
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Look for "630" at the end of the casting numbers for the 75 or 78 block. These blocks have noticable thicker main web areas than the earlier blocks. Use the forged crank and 915 heads on one of the later blocks...

Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: dweller] #984588
05/03/11 12:17 AM
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The difference in blocks year to year is irrelevant, especially given the OP's stated useage: use the one in the best shape.



Dave


1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: DPelletier] #984589
05/03/11 12:39 AM
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One of the things that I look at when deciding which RB block to use, is how much chamfer did our friends at Chrysler put on the top of the bore.

Randy

Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: JohnRR] #984590
05/03/11 01:21 AM
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Quote:

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a little bowl work will help ,




Please tell me that this is a typo.....




It can't be , it passed my spell checker Mr. grammar/spelling NAZI.

NO READING FOR YOU !




Come on, man... I was just having fun here.... If I was going for points, theres others here that deserve correcting .

Re: Which 440 should I build [Re: Kern Dog] #984591
05/03/11 01:25 AM
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Come on, man... I was just having fun here.... If I was going for points, theres others here that deserve correcting .




Same here , I left off the ... ...

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