Re: 440 block
[Re: Thumperdart]
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02/26/16 10:51 PM
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Several years ago you could get complete motors and trannies for $200-$300 dollars........... Hell, I used to buy whole cars cheaper than that. My first race engine, I bought the block from a Plymouth dealer, paid $250 for a brand new block.
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Re: 440 block
[Re: bonefish]
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02/27/16 10:52 PM
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anyone hear of one in Fl. HOOK ME UP I have 6, maybe 7, it's been awhile since I've looked at them. I want to keep the 2 HP stamped ones I have and 2 of the LPs. Phrased like a TV sales ad, "Yours today for only $349.99". Problem is they're 250 miles from you, stashed in a storage unit in Leesburg. If you can't find anything closer, text me (not a voice mail I'll never hear), I'll PM you my number.
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Re: 440 block
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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02/28/16 11:14 PM
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The HP stamp DOES denote a factory high performance engine. Nothing different about the block itself (other than the stamp) but it was assembled with different pistons/cam etc. An HP block was cast on day shift. An HP2 block was cast on swing shift. I was commenting on the 440 engine block. But thank you for the clarification about the factory internals.
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Re: 440 block
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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02/28/16 11:26 PM
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Hey Greg!All the 1968 and earlier HP motors I have seen (maybe a couple dozen)were ALL "HP" All the Big rod motors were 69 casting and later and stamped "HP2"(including 2 genuine 3 bolt cam six pack motors) FWIW. My two cents...
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Re: 440 block
[Re: Sixgun]
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02/29/16 01:50 AM
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Hey Greg!All the 1968 and earlier HP motors I have seen (maybe a couple dozen)were ALL "HP" All the Big rod motors were 69 casting and later and stamped "HP2"(including 2 genuine 3 bolt cam six pack motors) FWIW. My two cents... Hey Case,good to see you post. Yes the 'HP2 means six pack, or at least six pack rods' Seems to live on. We gotta go shootin!
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Re: 440 block
[Re: fullmetaljacket]
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02/29/16 02:32 AM
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Good ones have the strengthening ribs on the exterior of the block. That just means they are later model. The ribs were added in 69 I believe. Also most believe and it has even been printed by Mopar, that later blocks are thin wall. I sonic checked a ton of them, from all years. I have found none of significantly thinner casting thickness, regardless of year.
Last edited by Monte_Smith; 02/29/16 02:35 AM.
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