Re: 440 into 1972 340 Dodge Challenger

On May 24, 1:02 am, "Bryan" <bryan.swadenerNOS...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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

What is difference between the small block and big block torsion
bars?  A friend has torsion bars from a 72 New****t with a big block,
will those work or do I have to get them strictly for an E-body?  The
New****t bars are 56 in long and about 1in thick.