Opinions on this 440

[Aussie Coronet]

Hi blokes,

This 440 is currently on Ebay and I'm seriously considering having a crack at it. If anyone see's anything of interest in the pics be it good or bad, please let me know.

It's probably pricey for a similar engine in the US but just to give you an idea, 440 long motors here in Oz needing rebuild go for around $1200-$1500, this one appears to be good to go for an instant horsepower injection.:yes:

Thanks mates!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280549995778&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[stappy]

It looks like a great drop in, but without hearing it run I would plan on a rebuild.
Even if you can hear it run I would plan on a rebuild.
IF you buy any used engine period, plan on a rebuild.
So my advise is...plan on a rebuild. I would rather be wrong on not needing a rebuild then to spend like it doesn't need a rebuild and find out it does.

For a pessimist, I am pretty optimistic about this... :grin:

 

[TheSwede]

13 hours left now...
A bone stock 440 from a motorhome will probably not be the horsepower injection you wish for. And do you got a tranny that fits?
Then I think the first thing you have to buy is a new distributer, new intake, new headers and a new carburator, and probably a new camshaft too, and when you replacing all that it is wise to do a complete rebuild...
BUT why not put in a hotter cam in you smallblock instead, it seems to have "all" the other parts I wrote about? I had a 340 that was a real screamer, with a 10" converter and 4,56 it was a killer on the street! I am sure you can get that smallblock to sing for a fair price compared to that 440. And you don´t have do change transmission, exhaust re route, extra long lower radiator hose et.cetera
But a bigblock is a bigblock ;-)

 

[olebrowndodge]

if you are interested in a 440 out of a motor home i have one for 450.00 was told it runs but i have never heard it,, so i would plan on a rebuild if interested,,,i cant ship

 

[Aussie Coronet]

Thanks blokes!

Stappy, you know I think your onto something there mate. I think I'll hold off and get a rebuilt engine that I don't have to worry about, after all, whats the bloody rush as the 318 is running great.

I found this bloke on Ebay over at Niagara Falls, he builds Mopar engines too, has anyone heard of him?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Chevy-355cid-350-BHP-Hot-Rod-engine-turn-key-dynod-/180550655876?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories

 

[TheSwede]

A guy I know i Sweden bought his enginge from this guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Big-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

He is very satisfied over that engine and Matt Maund was a real nice guy too.

http://www.maundmotorworks.com/

 

[Aussie Coronet]

A turn key & dyno'd 383 prox 400 HP.. dressed for show.... B&B ally heads , roller rockers
Isky cam'd Rhoads lifters , Cloyes roller chain
Probe pistons 10:1 comp , HV oil pump....
This engine prox $ 7800 USD

Geez, going to need to build up more brownie points with the wife before this gets approval!

 

[Aussie Coronet]

Here's another option that's looking more and more attractive,

Any opinions on this one,

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/440-Big-Block-Mopar-Dodge-Engine-727-Trans-/120612173347?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories

I don't know the first thing about building engines but I know people who do that would help me put it all together. It's an option.

 

[Aussie Coronet]

or this one in California..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260650003200&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Screw getting some clunker motorhome engine over here, there are much better options Stateside! I can get an engine shipped to Australia for around $450.

 

[1badgtx]

Try these guys for your engine parts..www.440source.com.they have been ar...a bundle on shipping!!! bill m 67 gtx