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you don't need to spend 8k on a 440. Do yourself a huge favor and look at some used parts and look at some magazine articals on 440 builds before you start writting checks. A mild 440 build (non-stroked) in your E-body and you should be well into the 12's. Not a chance your new Hemi can match that.



So how much would a mild 440 cost? I dont see doing a big block even without a stroker for less than another 4k in parts and a 1k in labor I am open to the 440 build its just not as cheap as everyone seems to think. If I had a 440 already and could reuse my car intake and so on then it could be cheaper but since I need all that it just looks really expensive. As for the new motor if I get it for between 2-3 k I dont see spending much more to get it in. I am just playing devils advocate and trying to get the best powerplant possible.



I bought this short block here on Moparts w/ a total of 8 runs. 4 on dyno 4 at the track for $1500 SHIPPED. It is a decked, squared balanced blueprinted .030 over 440 w/ Diamond pistons. I bough a set of ported 516 heads w/ 2.14/1.81 valves NEVER USED for $400. They flow great. Before I decided to go w/ a six-pack I had a used Torker II $75, used 750HP carb $350, New Summit headers $109, 3" exhaust $230, I spent $190 on a custom solid cam, but you can get a nice hydro w/ lifters for that. I also have a set of 1.5 roller rockers I bought new at Carlise for $150, but stock is fine as well. So how much is that? $2774 (not including exhaust) Even with the 6 pack I'm still under 5k. This should make pretty close to 500hp or more. What's wrong w/ your 383? You'd be surprised what a cam, intake, a GOOD carb (read no Eddy 750) headers and a good tune can do to an old 383. Add a 2800 stall and some gears and that thing will move out. My buddy took his 100k+ 383 2bbl 69 Charger and added a Summit t-chain set, 488 cam, headers, M1 intake and a 670 Demon carb and a set of 3.55's and ran 14.10 driving like grandma. The car could have easlily ran 13.70's with some slicks and if he was a little more aggressive w/ it. Keep in mind that's with a stock 383 2bbl convert and ollllld 727 trans.