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Started by slim, May 08, 2006, 09:44:49 AM

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slim

May 08, 2006, 09:44:49 AM
    Well this might be the stupidest question ever but can a 440 use heads from another engine/ will other heads fit it ie. 426 etc. ?
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Blown70

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May 08, 2006, 09:47:34 AM
Quote from: slim on May 08, 2006, 09:44:49 AM
    Well this might be the stupidest question ever but can a 440 use heads from another engine/ will other heads fit it ie. 426 etc. ?
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You would have to modifiy the block to fit HEMI heads onto a 440.  Yes it can be done.  I think Hot Rod has an article in there archives about it.

Honest, either build a really good 440 or spend for the HEMI.

slim

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May 08, 2006, 09:53:29 AM
well i found some pretty decently cheap headers and i was just wondering. Also would they function better?

Blown70

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May 08, 2006, 10:08:38 AM
Quote from: slim on May 08, 2006, 09:53:29 AM
well i found some pretty decently cheap headers and i was just wondering. Also would they function better?

I think there was some issues with the swap.  You essentally on  a 440 block do not have the top mounting provision.  Also,  You have to grind the block for the push rods.  IIRC.  So.  I just do not think it is worth it.  The reason this came about is the past lack of HEMI blocks.  Well you have several alternatves I would not peronally bother,  Either go 440 or  a stroker.

OR GO HEMI>

Tom

Tom_440

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May 08, 2006, 05:32:25 PM
383 heads fit a 440
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