Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger

thegodfather1076 wrote:
> I have ran across a 440 plus the corresponding 727 tranny in the local
> news paper.  I am considering purchasing this combo and swapping it
> with the current block and tranny.  I was wondering if anyone had any
> advice or comments as to how much work I am looking at and what types
> of modifications may have to be made to install this pair.

In addition to what Brian said, a consideration would be the torsion bars
in
the frontend.  If you intend to drag race it, leave the small-block bars
in,
and have an alignment shop reset the ride height.  If you intend to try
maintaining some semblance of handling (the RB is much heavier than the LA
engine), you will definitely want to step up to (at least) the OEM B/RB
torsion bars.  There are aftermarket bars available that are even stiffer.
Bryan