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Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger

by Brian <standingwater@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > May 24, 2007 at 08:42 AM

Bryan wrote:
> 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
> 
> 

Good point.  And check the brakes too -- they may need upgrading.  But 
hopefully the car already has front disc, and 11 in. rear drum brakes. 
Make sure they are, and are in great working condition!

-Brian
 




 9 Posts in Topic:
440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
thegodfather1076@[EMAIL P  2007-05-23 19:00:15 
Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
Brian <standingwater@[  2007-05-23 21:22:49 
Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
"Bryan" <bry  2007-05-23 22:02:46 
Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
Brian <standingwater@[  2007-05-24 08:42:28 
Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
"Stanley Spadowski&q  2007-05-31 09:35:46 
Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
thegodfather1076@[EMAIL P  2007-06-02 16:12:13 
Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
"Bryan" <bry  2007-06-02 21:39:04 
Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
Brian <standingwater@[  2007-06-03 06:36:57 
Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger
"Bryan" <bry  2007-06-03 11:17:56 

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