Posted By: 420duster
440 into cuda - 07/06/09 02:59 AM
Hey, need info please.I know KNOTHING about big blocks. I have a 70 cuda that was a 318 car. I'm looking to put 440 in it, what do I need to know ? k frame ? Motor mounts ? Cross member ? Help ! Thanks
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: 440 into cuda - 07/06/09 03:19 AM
Kmember is the same(just need BB mtr mts) trans X member the same(but need BB 727). 68-70 BB iron ex manifolds($250-400) or TTI headers(you dont want to know how much right now)
Posted By: landon1
Re: 440 into cuda - 07/06/09 03:31 AM
in my 71 satellite, whoever did the swap used the saginaw ps pump and even the hoses. it had headers when i got it and has headers now, but for awhile, i ran late non-HP manifolds. they were even able to use the stock HD radiator by using a late passenger outlet wp housing (no a/c on 440)
Posted By: 420duster
Re: 440 into cuda - 07/13/09 05:08 AM
Ok,the motor and tranny came out of a 72 newport, is the tranny going to match up ??? Also just found out im missing the tranny crossmember,any body got one for a 70 cuda,I'm told there 70 only.
Thanks
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 440 into cuda - 07/13/09 05:44 PM
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Ok,the motor and tranny came out of a 72 newport, is the tranny going to match up ???
Yes! Get as much as you can from the car. The motor mounts will work, the radiator will work (grind a little off of one side to clear the frame), shorten the driveshaft, etc.
That's the best way to do a swap into an E or B body. Find a good C donor and your 99% there!