best way to get more out of a 1974 400???

[1Bad70Charger]

There a ton of 440 engines for sale out their right now on Moparts and if you do your due dilligence you could pick up a nice one making between 450 and 500 HP for around $4,000 (for the complete long block) in this economy.

Just food for thought and something to consider b/c it would be more cost effective to go this route in the long run then to build an entire new engine  yourself starting fresh with your existing block.  

There a ton of GREAT OPPURTUNITIES out there right now, as I can think of one person selling a brand new 451 Wedge Motor for $5,500, professionally assembled and never fired up, brand new internals, 10:5 to 1 compression, complete 6 pack engine (that set-up is $2,200 new alone from  Mopar Perf., and it has new Eddy 84 cc alum heads ($1,450 new), and engine should make over 500 HP and well over 500 torque,. This engine is complete from pan to 6 pack carbs and the guy has $8,500 into the build. Just a great example of what I am talking about and I gave that engine some long thought myself for my 6 pack tribute 69 Road Runner!  


HERE IS ANOTHER PERFECT EXAMPLE of what I am talking about from MOPARTS. You can buy this complete set-up giving you a healthy 451 engine (minus cam, carb, intake, etc) for only $1,500!!!  

Here's the easy way to build a 451:

Short block - $800:
Early 400 block
KB Pistons (.030 over)
440 rods - polished and resized w/ ARP studs
Forged 440 Crank, counterweights turned down to fit the block. No block notching. Fully balanced.
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906 heads - $400:
500 miles after rebuild
ported and polished
2.125int, 1.74exh stainless valves
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Milodon Deep sump Oil Pan - $250:
oil pick up
windage tray
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Crane Gold Roller Rockers - $350
MP hold downs
Ball and Cup push rods
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$1800 seperate, $1500 as a package. Don't really want to ship, but will if you pay the freight.

Thanks
-Chris
Chris@protouringmopar.com
951-551-6181