440 build to 500HP

[shone190]

Hi guys,

   I want to build my 1973 440 engine to 500HP (crank), so I would like to here your opinions and ask you for help off course

What do you think about these parts below, for this build and what else you suggest?

As I see in many threads, the best option for heads is Edelbrock Performer RPM 60929 heads: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-60929

I already have Torker II intake manifold: http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/edl-5091 
Do I need to change it for Performer RPM intake: http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/edl-7193, and what will I loose/get if change?

Holley Model 4150 Carburetors 0-80531:  http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/hly-0-80531

Keith Black KB Performance Pistons KB237-030:  http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/uem-kb237-030
What about Head gasket and compression ratio I need with these Pistons?

Edelbrock Head Bolt Kits 8591:  http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/edl-8591

COMP Cams Xtreme Energy Camshafts 21-225-4:   http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/cca-21-225-4

Rocker arms...??
Lifters...??
Pushrods...??
...

I would like to make about 500HP/500lbft engine and I think that it is not too hard to get it from 440CID, but I need your help to define every single part before I order it

Thanks a lot in advance.

[heyoldguy]

Here, read through this.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,106687.0.html

[shone190]

I didn't see anything specific regarding these parts on this thread:

ICON Forged Pistons
Clevitte Rod & Main Bearings
CompCams XE284H Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam
Johnson Hylift Lifters
Rockers Arms...

[Back N Black]

From the above thread,
* This one uses the CompCams XE284H Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam, .507"/.510"Lift, easy on parts.
* The better fully Street Ported Stealth Heads
* A port-matched Performer RPM Intake Manifold.

545 HP @ 5500 rpm
562 Ft/Lbs of Torque @ 3500 rpm


PARTS;
1978 440 Block, Bored .060"
ARP Main Studs
1970 440 Forged Crank
Clevitte Rod & Main Bearings
40 year old stock "ly" Connecting Rods(W/ARP Bolts)
ICON Forged Pistons
5/64" Moly Ringpack(cheap)
Stealth Heads from 440 Source
CompCams XE284H Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam
Johnson Hylift Lifters
Performer rpm Intake Manifold
850 Holley
440 Source; Rockers Arms, Hold-Downs, etc., Pushrods, Windage Tray, Head Bolts, 6 qt HEMI Pan & Pickup, Balancer, Dipstick, CompCams 10* Ret & Locks
Melling HV Pump & drive
Cloyes T/Chain & Gears
Mopar Performance V/Covers
Speed Pro O/H Gasket Set
OK,
Dyno'd the 2nd lowly 440 yesterday.
Virtually Identical Shortblock