WTB Any 440s for sale?

greenmachine · Dec 17, 2019

Hi
I’m just throwing out feelers for finished big blocks for sale. I’m looking at a lot to have one built. Figured I’d ask here first and see what’s out there.
440s., strokers, etc. thanks. Erik.

cosgig · Dec 17, 2019

Too bad you’re not near Michigan, I would suggest you take that 440 of yours to Darryl at Auto Parts Machine Shop in Ann Arbor. He would be able to go through the entire thing and give you a real time assessment of what’s going on in there. He would also reverse any bad work and get it back to a useable piece, and for a reasonable price.

greenmachine · Dec 17, 2019

cosgig said:
Too bad you’re not near Michigan, I would suggest you take that 440 of yours to Darryl at Auto Parts Machine Shop in Ann Arbor. He would be able to go through the entire thing and give you a real time assessment of what’s going on in there. He would also reverse any bad work and get it back to a useable piece, and for a reasonable price.

Blocks been bored 40 over. It’s done. Thank you though.

rick68b5 · Dec 17, 2019

i got a 434ci 383 stroker that is at the machine shop getting freshened up i may part with

Jeremiah · Dec 17, 2019

I have a fresh pump gas 451 under the bench that was built by a fellow in Bend (Cab Burge) and dyno'd in Phoenix, OR at Lindvig Machine this summer. 5k cash in person

All it needs is an 850 DP and off you go. I'm about 4 hours South of Portland. PM me if you are interested.

Kern Dog · Dec 17, 2019

greenmachine said:
Blocks been bored 40 over. It’s done. Thank you though.

.040 is not necessarily "done". What if it has thick cylinder walls? A sonic test would tell you for sure. I've read of several 440s that were .060 over. People also sleeve cylinders on heavily overbored or damaged blocks. Ever heard of that?
I understand that you are frustrated but it seems that you are acting on emotion here without thinking things through fully.

rick68b5 · Dec 17, 2019

.040 over is nowhere near done i got a .080 over 440 in my car and its been fine and runs mid 11s and have never had a problem.

Lefty71 · Dec 18, 2019

oldkimmer has a stroker (kit) that would get you started.

greenmachine · Dec 18, 2019

Kern Dog said:
.040 is not necessarily "done". What if it has thick cylinder walls? A sonic test would tell you for sure. I've read of several 440s that were .060 over. People also sleeve cylinders on heavily overbored or damaged blocks. Ever heard of that?
I understand that you are frustrated but it seems that you are acting on emotion here without thinking things through fully.

No sir. I am going by what my new reputable builder states. He won’t push a motor past 30 over.

rick68b5 · Dec 18, 2019

greenmachine said:
No sir. I am going by what my new reputable builder states. He won’t push a motor past 30 over.

you should find a new builder

greenmachine · Dec 18, 2019

rick68b5 said:
you should find a new builder

This builder has a great reputation. I’m a little shell shocked from his price. 7200 for a short block. 9400 all in.

rick68b5 · Dec 18, 2019

what are u looking to build

68Moparmaniac · Dec 18, 2019

greenmachine said:
This builder has a great reputation. I’m a little shell shocked from his price. 7200 for a short block. 9400 all in.

Pricey

rick68b5 · Dec 18, 2019

yeah 7200 for a short block is nuts on a 440

68Moparmaniac · Dec 18, 2019

$5500.00 all in on this build...FYI

greenmachine · Dec 18, 2019

rick68b5 said:
yeah 7200 for a short block is nuts on a 440

Just called Hughes and explained the build he’s proposing. They said he’s right in the ball park on the cost. I will post exactly what he emailed me and list it out for you guys to pick apart.

not so famous bob · Dec 18, 2019

68Moparmaniac said:
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Cranky · Dec 18, 2019

Like I mentioned in another thread....SONIC test the block and see how much meat is on the walls. Heck, any block should be sonic tested before boring. The thought about not boring any block past .040 is asinine and is way beyond 'old school' for any machinist that's worth his salt!! It's obvious your machinist is stubborn way past his prime as a machinist. Tell him that comes from a machinist with over 30 years of experience! Find another builder that isn't going to cost you more needless money.....

threewood · Dec 18, 2019

$7200 for a 440 short block? That's a bit steep.

Curiousyellow71 · Dec 18, 2019

.040 is done? Some blocks .060 have more meat left then one at .030 over.

Sell it...someone won't be afraid of it.

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