Build my 400 or find a 440?

[Bulldog69RT]

Im finishing up the body on my 69 Charger R/T, and the previous owner put a 400 out of a 73 Charger under the hood before he sold it to me. Ive been planning on selling it and finding a 440. But Im starting to read up on the 451 stroker kit for the 400 and I need some advice. The 400 is a stronger block than the 440, and 440source has a pretty sweet stroker kit. But what would you recommend? (I want it to be streetable on regular gas)
THanks!

[flyinlow]

More choices for the 440 . Pistons, intakes,distributors,stroker kits.

400"s fit easier, not as tall and wide.

If your 400  runs well ,you probably have a no cost good block to start with, not someone elses problems.


I went with the 440 so I can have those cool 440 MAGNUM emblems on the hood.

[Dans 68]

I'd recommend the 471 stroker, versus the 451. Lots of threads on this site and others that can be searched.

Dan

[THE STIG]

I guess it depends on how much money you want to spend, I've seen a few 440s on my local Craigslist going for $400 to $600. The 400 you already have came with the car so thats kinda like free.  

[RD]

my vote: stroke the 400 to 471.

[71383bee]

Since you already have the 400 I say stroke it and go.  The costs to build is nearly the same and there is something really cool about bragging about your 73 smog motor after it dusted somebody.  

[Rayzor]

If the budget allows go for at least a 452 stroker. You save a few pounds with the 400 so thats a bonus.

[Bulldog69RT]

Are those $899 BB Aluminum heads from 440Source.com the way to go? Seems to me you cant beat the price on a set of aluminum heads! Where's a good place to find a stroker kit for that 400?
Thanks everyone!

[TylerCharger69]

440....