440 has the engine I.D. codes
stamped on a machined flat surface
(about 3/4′′ x 2′′) located in front of the intke manifold towards the dirver's side of the car on the block. The 383/400 has this pad located just in front of the driver's side cylinder head where the head bolts to the block.
What is the difference between a 440 and a 440 magnum?
The 440 ‘Magnum' in 1967 ONLY had a ONE YEAR ONLY closed chamber ‘915' head with the larger 1.740 EXHAUST valve. The intake valves never went past
2.080
for the entire run through 1978. The ‘440 LP' version was a 350 HP engine, while the ‘440 Magnum' was rated at 375 HP.
What engine does the 440 have?
The BMW 440i also houses a 3.0L Twin Turbo charged 6-cylinder engine. The engine in the 435 is an N55 yielding 300hp at 300 lb-ft torque. The engine in the 440 is
a B58
yielding 320 horsepower at 330 lb-ft torque.
How do I identify my 400 Mopar?
you can tell the B motors (350, 383 and 400) from the RB motors (413, 426, 440) by the deck height. Look at the
flat portion on the front of the block next to the distributor
. if it is basically flush with the rest of the block, then it's a B motor, if that same area is raised, then it's an RB.
How do I identify my Mopar engine?
Casting numbers for the small-block Mopar and big-block Mopar engine blocks can be
found on the left (driver's) side of the block
, and will consist of seven numerals. These numbers are different than the stamped eight-digit number found on the right side of the engine.
Is the 440 a good engine?
The Mopar 440 engine remains a
very popular choice for modern project cars
. … Even engines that hail from the low-compression mid-70s can be brought back to life with fresh pistons, better flowing heads, and one of many aggressive camshaft choices that will add serious horsepower to their strong torque numbers.
How much horsepower can you get out of a 440?
Although the most powerful factory stock 440 engines produced a rated
390 gross horsepower
, the OEM blocks can take power in the 600hp range, and survive practically indefinitely at the 500-550hp level. Mopar built quite a bit of strength into the bottom end of these engines.
Can you put Hemi heads on a 440?
But Max emphasized that the layman answer is no,
the Hemi heads will not fit a stock 440 block
. … The Stage V conversion kits costs $4,000, but you'll need lots more to finish it up including 440 block work, new rods, KB stroker crank, pistons, etc.
How much HP does a 440 Six Pack have?
The factory rated the 440 Six Pack at
390 horsepower
and 490 lb-ft.
How much horsepower did the 426 Hemi really have?
The 426 street Hemi was rated at
425 horsepower
from the factory.
How do you tell if a 440 has a forged crank?
The cast 440 cranks are not cast-iron, they're cast from steel. Car guys want forged cranks. The best and most sure method for recognizing a forged crank is
to look for the parting lines on the counterweights
. A forged piece will have a wide, irregular rough patch.
How do I know if I have a 340 engine?
If the last three digits are 3-1-8, it's a 318. If they're 3-6-0, it's a 360. And
if it's 3-4-0
, it's a 340. Pretty straight forward.
How do I know if I have a 5.7 Hemi?
To identify the displacement GEN III engines,
“5.7” is cast on the driver's side of the block above the oil pan rail and are painted black
. These early GEN III HEMI engines are fairly plentiful in most salvage yards and are pretty inexpensive.
What cars came with a 440?
The 440 Six-Pack found its way into the Plymouth Road Runners, ‘
Cudas, Sport Fury GTs and Super Bees
, as well as the Dodge Challengers and Chargers.
What can you put a 440 engine in?
The 440(forged crank) can be found in many
Power Wagons
(late 70's) The frame mounts for the block can be cut and re-welded to your truck. Then you can use the stock 440 motor mounts. Also, if it's a 2 wheel drive, a 727 will fit nicely. i would keep it carb with the fuel pump on the block..
What's the best Mopar engine?
The Best overall Mopar engine to me (stock) is
the LA series 318
. The reasons are: -Always just enough power in all body styles and light trucks to actually do the job. -With proper maintainance, they will almost run forever.
