Trying to see what the world of moparts thinks about the following. Friend is doing a major revamp of his 70 Charger 500 clone. It's got a low compression 440 in unknown condition that we need to go through before it can be a very reliable driver.
440 Pro's and con's:
I'd like to build a copy of AndyF's 470ci B motor for his car. 3.900 crank, Eddy heads, Small Solid cam, Performer RPM intake and an Eddy 800 Thunder Series. I'd like to see about 450rwhp with his HP manifolds. He wants to use the car to corner carve around the Texas hill country. Just a weekend driver that he could hop in and knock off a few hundred miles in.
Pros:
It's already a bit block car. Ease of install.
We can reuse his existing HP manifolds
Doesn't need a whole lot of power out of it.
Looks like it should be there.
No need for EFI.(but it would be nice)
Can use all current accessories and fan.
Cons:
No EFI.
Limited by the cylinder head (Eddy Performer RPM or E-street)
Hydraulic or Solid cam (are they still wiping lobes?)
Will take some work to get his AC to work.
The other option is a box stock 6.4 Hemi.
Just a factory crate motor with TTI headers and a Milodon pan.
Pros:
Instant fire up and run
470hp with great torque out of the box.
Comes with a limited warranty
Will get better mileage.
Will live better with the EFI controling the AC.
Could be funded partly by the sale of old parts. Complete 440 and 727...
Cons:
EFI and swap accessories are $$$
Won't look as "appropriate"
Will require fuel system upgrades.
