Project update: pics, and header help needed!!

[leadsledfan]

I joined a couple months back when i bought my 72 charger, now ive progressed a little and thought id give an update. Basically, ive spent a ton of money and achieved nothing haha. Ive pulled out the old 360, and found a 440 out of a 67 300, pulled that motor and scrapped the 300 (made my money back and more : D ) i began my rebuild of the 440 which started as a "gasket change" but now stacked in the garage i have brand new 440 source stealth heads, a new lunati vudoo cam, lifters, and timing chain set, comp cams magnum pushrods, a new moroso oil pan and pickup, mellin oil pump, 440 source water pump and housing, motor mounts, windage tray, transmission pan, and of course GASKETS!! I also had my tranmission rebuilt and a bolt in sprag installed. So as I am about to paint my block and assemble my motor i have a couple of questions.

Where can i get ceramic headers for a 440 that will fit a 1972 charger with power steering for less than my life savings (im 17 so its not alot folks).

and I saved the 8-3/4 rear end from the chrysler because my charger has an 8-1/4 the 8-3/4 has a 3.23 posi, so i was wondering if it would be a good idea to swap it into my charger?

And of course. heres some pics

 

[leadsledfan]

and yes, i pulled the motor out of a 72 charger with my trusty 91 volvo. volvo power!!!

 

[Donny]

This is cool on so many levels! You're 17 is the biggest of them all! Today, most 17-19 yr olds (my daughter and her b/f come to my mind) have no clue about old cars let alone tear into an engine!

 

[Coronet 500]

With the power your going to make I'd say the 8 3/4 sure grip is a must.I would open it up to check it before install.You might want to think about a torque converter,both easier to do now while apart.Headers don't know.Sounds like you'll have a great car.

 

[Gary_gtx67]

Just buy a set of hooker or headman headers and send them to a powder coating shop. Most of them can do it. Headers alone will be around $250 and the coating will cost you about $100- $150. There is a new paint out strictly for out now a's well if you want to go the cheaper route. It holds up pretty well I might add! good luck and good to hear that another Mopar has not gone to the crusher!!

 

[Bens69PlymouthSatellite]

Wow Awesome! My little cousin is another 17 year old who goes ape **** 4 old mopars! I would for sure use the 8.75 rear the 8.25 will probably make an unsightly hood ornament for a tailing motorist if u stomp the fun pedal! U could always look 4 a used set of headers and just repaint them yourself as well.Good luck on your build!

 

[MRHWS]

You can get your Headmen's at Summit at a reasonable price, but I would suggest installing the driver side as you "may" have to ding a tube to clear the power steering box. Better to do it before you get them coated, otherwise, well I think you know where I'm going with that. You will be pissed. Sounds like you have a great plan already underway. Wish I could get my boys interested in American muscle. A word of caution though. Don't know what you have driven up to now, but these things are 35+ years behind in technology. They don't stop, steer and handle like todays cars. Good luck with your build and keep us posted with your updates.

 

[leadsledfan]

thanks for all the replies, Im gonna go with the 8-3/4, and probably replace gears. I have been looking for a set of headers that will clear the power steering on the drivers side, but most of the ones that say they will have a long list of complaints from people having to make "modifications" with a hammer. and i drove a 55 t-bird for a year in high school, so im already accustomed to the driving ha