B to RB?

[robinsonwr]

My 66 Satellite came originally with a 361 big block which was totally intact upon purchase. I am transplanting a 1971 440 into the car and would like to know if the alternator brackets, pulleys, and the power steering mount will work on the 440/RB motor? Thank you in advance for your input.

 

[Gpuller]

Yes the brackets should all transfer. If you have an auto the kickdown linkage will need to be swapped or modified.

 

[70rr-brian]

Might want to consider clearance issues. The RB is taller. Depending on what kind of intake you intend to use you might be in for a surprise when you go to close the hood.

 

[robinsonwr]

Already thought that through but thanks for bringing it up. I have edelbrock CH4B dual plane that will be mated to some CNC stealth heads. All of that will be sitting on a 440/512 with 11:1 compression and hydraulic roller to boot. I cannot wait because it will be painted turquise blue with a unsilenced period correct air cleaner. I want it to look like it was factory you know what I mean?

 

[70rr-brian]

Yeah I do like my eddy dual plane. You give up a little horse but that extra torque gets these big heavy beasts moving quicker and it does have a more stock look to it for sure.

 

[robinsonwr]

I do not want to scare any of the neighborhood chevys. I want to at least let them think they have a chance until it is time for them to study the rear of the MOPAR!

 

[70redbee]

Just have a bumper sticker that says....YOU ARE READING THIS SO YOU ARE TOO SLOW

 

[robinsonwr]

Nice

 

[Cranky]

The RB has a higher deck so anything that bolts to the water pump housing and a head will be different.

 

[ga66mopar]

I put a 440 in my 66 I bought brackets off of a 383. The power steering brackets worked but the alternator bracket was too short.

 

[Cava3r4]

all of my 383-4v brackets (power steering, AC, Alt) swapped over to the 440/500 no problems.