440 engine help

[IQ52]

I can't seem to find anything on that distributor for the big block. I can only find it for the small block. I'm actually considering to just use the factory distributor that came in the 75 440 and just put in lighter springs.
Any other ideas or considerations , help ?
This is going to be a street driven car for 99.5% of the time. I've never raced at the track but my buddy used to race shag rat a 69 camaro back in the day , he say's we are going to take it to the track when it's done and run it. He say's that may just change my mind about racing it on a regular basis. Guess we will see
For now I just want it set for the street. I'm figuring using a vacuum advance since it's a street car

https://www.customwiresets.com/home.php?cat=308

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850420/overview/make/chrysler

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-850080-1/overview/make/chrysler

 

[patrick66]

Yes the blocks are different. The thrust bearing is different diameter. The mid - late 70's were also known as "thin wall". They usually won't take as much overbore.

That is complete BS. Read and learn:

http://www.440source.com/blockinfo.htm

 

[plymouthman]

I've read that but thank you..
I haven't been on here in a while been a little frustrated with my machine shop. My short block was supposed to be done Friday but when I called I got the same response I got last week. A couple more race engine came in that had to be done. He said it will be done this coming Friday.. Guess I'll have to wait and see.

 

[plymouthman]

Hello all, I've missed you all. Haven't been on here in a long time
finally got my engine put together.

 

[plymouthman]

I also just cleaned my fuel tank and used por15 on it. Inside and out. Put in a new 3/8 sending unit , just have to install it and run all new braided lines.
How good is that por15? At $90 , I hope it's real good.