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426 wedge VS 440 #237629 02/27/09 12:24 AM 02/27/09 12:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 684 CENTRAL MINN 1965_PLYMOUTH OP mopar
1965_PLYMOUTH OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 684 CENTRAL MINN	I'm sure this topic has been beat to death, but... I purchased this 426 a while back, and like the previous owner, I don't want to blow it up. do I opt out for the 440, and if she blow's, no biggy, there's more, or do I freshen this 426 and keep my fingers crossed? the 426 is era correct for my car, where the 440 is not. I may sell the car when I'm done, and the 426 may make it more appealing? any thoughts? anybody face the same dilemna? 5056557-1965belvedereIIcalifornia4.jpg (314 downloads)

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: 1965_PLYMOUTH] #237630 02/27/09 12:32 AM 02/27/09 12:32 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 403 NE Ohio J JG71B mopar
JG71B mopar J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 403 NE Ohio	Beat the hell out of the 440,when you sell it,put the Hemi in. Problem solved! FJ6 '71 Charger SE 383HP

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: 1965_PLYMOUTH] #237631 02/27/09 12:34 AM 02/27/09 12:34 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 982 W. Sacto CA. USA P phantomx super stock
phantomx super stock P Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 982 W. Sacto CA. USA	Why are you concerned about the engine blowing up? Are you going to race it, or make it a nice street car? A properly assembled engine should take a good bit of abuse without worry. Travis.. 70 GTX project, orig 440-4, 4 spd, track pack, FC7, stripper/street racer special.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: phantomx] #237632 02/27/09 12:59 AM 02/27/09 12:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 684 CENTRAL MINN 1965_PLYMOUTH OP mopar
1965_PLYMOUTH OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 684 CENTRAL MINN	it'll be street/strip. I suppose it's just a motor.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: 1965_PLYMOUTH] #237633 02/27/09 01:07 AM 02/27/09 01:07 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada dave571 master
dave571 master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada	go with a 440. save the 426. If you put 426 badges on the motor, most won't know the difference.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: JG71B] #237634 02/27/09 11:12 AM 02/27/09 11:12 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,610 Not2farfromNashville, TN R Rug_Trucker I Live Here
Rug_Trucker I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,610 Not2farfromNashville, TN	Quote: Beat the hell out of the 440,when you sell it,put the Hemi in. Problem solved! I would use the 440 Hemi with the Winchester grip shifter.... "The only thing to do for triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" "NUNQUAM NON PARATUS!"

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: Rug_Trucker] #237635 02/27/09 11:26 AM 02/27/09 11:26 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,648 USA M max super gas
max super gas M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,648 USA	a 440 will run stronger with a stock rebuild over a stock rebuilt 426 wedge. but i'm into period correct stuff so i would use the 426 wedge.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: 1965_PLYMOUTH] #237636 02/27/09 11:54 AM 02/27/09 11:54 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 960 MI, Lapeer M maximus super stock
maximus super stock M Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 960 MI, Lapeer	Use the 440 block with a 500" stroker kit and have some real fun. 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury 5057191-motortest.jpg (342 downloads) Last edited by maximus; 02/27/09 11:56 AM.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: maximus] #237637 02/27/09 12:47 PM 02/27/09 12:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,924 usa L lewtot184 master
lewtot184 master L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,924 usa	the 440 is cheaper to build if your looking for performance.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: lewtot184] #237638 02/27/09 02:03 PM 02/27/09 02:03 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 982 W. Sacto CA. USA P phantomx super stock
phantomx super stock P Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 982 W. Sacto CA. USA	Build the car how you want, but if someone genuinely cares about the 426 they will want it in the car not on the floor. Travis.. 70 GTX project, orig 440-4, 4 spd, track pack, FC7, stripper/street racer special.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: phantomx] #237639 02/27/09 03:09 PM 02/27/09 03:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 684 CENTRAL MINN 1965_PLYMOUTH OP mopar
1965_PLYMOUTH OP mopar Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 684 CENTRAL MINN	great idea Maximus! so, do you think there would be any interest out there, for like a showcar, for this motor?

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: lewtot184] #237640 02/27/09 03:33 PM 02/27/09 03:33 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: the 440 is cheaper to build if your looking for performance. Other than the price of pistons, could someone explain to me why a 440 would be "cheaper to build" than a 26 wedge?

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 #237641 02/27/09 04:30 PM 02/27/09 04:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,924 usa L lewtot184 master
lewtot184 master L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,924 usa	your correct; just piston prices.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: 1965_PLYMOUTH] #237642 02/27/09 08:22 PM 02/27/09 08:22 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 960 MI, Lapeer M maximus super stock
maximus super stock M Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 960 MI, Lapeer	The picture I posted above is the 500" motor in my Plymouth that is full Show Car. It has won Best of Show and First Place everywhere for the past two years. Chrysler used it in their display during the Woodward Dream Cruise here in Michigan. It's fun to drive with all that torque and passes everything except a gas station. It does run on pump gas with 650 HP. The crank and rods are Eagle with Diamond pistons. 5058184-plymouth.JPG (406 downloads)

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: maximus] #237643 02/28/09 02:24 AM 02/28/09 02:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Here is what I did. I built this mild 440 for my 63 but I love the Max Wedge cars so I put the 426 Super Stock decals on the valve covers like the Ply Max Wedge cars had. It is easier to just tell most people it is a 426 rather then say its a 440 with 426 decals ! Technically it is a 426 bored .100 which is the same bore as my .030 over 440. Ron Last edited by 383man; 03/01/09 02:01 PM.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: 383man] #237644 02/28/09 03:25 AM 02/28/09 03:25 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Here is what I did. I built this mild 440 for my 63 but I love the Max Wedge cars so I put the 426 Super Stock decals on the valve covers like the Ply Max Wedge cars had. It is easier to just tell most people it is a 426 rather then say its a 440 with 426 decals ! Technically is is a 426 bored .100 which is the same bore as my .030 over 440. Ron That's funny!!!! But that'll only work until some guy (like me) comes along and looks down at that funny little pad by the distributor!!

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 #237645 02/28/09 03:34 AM 02/28/09 03:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,275 near Harrisburg, Pa 4 440trk master
440trk master 4 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,275 near Harrisburg, Pa	Quote: That's funny!!!! But that'll only work until some guy (like me) comes along and looks down at that funny little pad by the distributor!! The 6 bolt valve covers probably don't help any either.... 440 or 426, that's a sweet car Ron.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: 440trk] #237646 02/28/09 04:01 AM 02/28/09 04:01 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,921 Joplin, MO USA Robbins master
Robbins master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 4,921 Joplin, MO USA	Quote: at that funny little pad by the distributor!! I thought that pad was for putting a soda pop or beer can on? Quote: :) 440 or 426, that's a sweet car Ron.

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: Robbins] #237647 03/01/09 02:02 PM 03/01/09 02:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Quote: Quote: at that funny little pad by the distributor!! I thought that pad was for putting a soda pop or beer can on? Quote: :) 440 or 426, that's a sweet car Ron. I figure as long as I can fool the GM and Ford guys thats good enough. Thank you for the kind words. Ron

Re: 426 wedge VS 440 [Re: 383man] #237648 03/01/09 04:44 PM 03/01/09 04:44 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 480 Kentucky, USA D derekeh mopar
derekeh mopar D Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 480 Kentucky, USA	I guess im dumb, young and ignorant but i cant see 14 cubic inches making a big power difference when your dealing with 400+ cubes. However if 14 cubes does make that big a difference you could go with 14 cubic inches over a 440 to gain even more power. Whatever size engine that equals to...

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