Is this a good 440

[Bob]

I believe the stamp is 5t440ehp.
Does this look right?

5=1975 model year
T=Trenton engine plant
440 cubic inches
E= cast crank
HP= HP version

Thanks

[Ghoste]

Personally I'd rather have a forged crank.

[Nacho-RT74]

well Bob... after 72, there is nothing fancy on engines. Just first ones got forged. And Magnum setup began to be more toward to standard. ( camshaft wasn't anymore the HP one since 74 I think )

HP on that one is maybe just the windage tray, HP manifolds, valve springs with dampener... and MAYBE double timming chain setup. ( although my 400 got single )

[Bob]

Thanks.

It's something on C/List for about 250 bucks.

[6spd68]

If you're going to scrap the internals, and build up from there; that's not so bad I'd think?

[Ghoste]

Yeah, a stroker crank and on up from there.

[hatersaurusrex]

For 250 I'd get it - I think Jasper gives more than that for a useable 440 core these days.

[chargerbr549]

The 75 block has some of the best upgrades they did to the 440 (not counting the internals)over the years until I believe 76 and later they reduced the nickle content of the block, regardless of year they should be sonic tested before going oversize on the bores.

Here is a good read on big block chrysler blocks.

http://www.440source.com/blockinfo.htm

[500Jon]

All 440's are good!!!

If its a low mileage motor, its a GIFT!!!
Cast crank is fine, even for mild racing.
Low compression 440's will always get you where you wanna go!

If its for racing then a stroker kit is the best bet!!!

[Bob]

Thanks All 

[500Jon]

For your information...

You can put a steel crank in any 440 block, but you can't put a cast crank in a pre 73 block...
Clear as mud, its all to do with thrust flange sizes, on the centre bearings...

[Ponch ®]

Personally I'd rather have a forged crank.

And I'd rather have Ariana Grande sitting on my lap naked feeding me grapes as I type this...but that's not an option. So you make do.

I say at that price, its worth it.

[John_Kunkel]

For your information...

You can put a steel crank in any 440 block, but you can't put a cast crank in a pre 73 block...
Clear as mud, its all to do with thrust flange sizes, on the centre bearings...

The block thrust bearing configuration doesn't prevent interchangeability of cranks but it will prevent interchanging some bearings. Just because the '74-later blocks are machined for the wider-face thrust bearing doesn't mean you have to use that bearing.