More help neded - 440 questions this time..

[BY RSCO]

I am in the midst of project 69 (and will hopefully have pics soon-) the engine will be making the journey from the body shop to my house soon and then to be gone through. The best that I can tell, the 440 is from a 1972 "something" - will post the numbers when I am at the shop again. My question is this.. I know that from 70 or so to 74 the compression was dropped on these a good bit. I do not want a race engine, just a nice solid driver but definitely want to change pistons at least; would be tickled with around the 400 hp mark when finished. Looking for the best upgrades while keeping the stock heads.. (already planning on changing intake, carb) - my engine builder has some thoughts as well, but there are many folks here more familiar with Mopar than he is.. Just trying to get a good game plan together.

[greenpigs]

Check the proven combo section for a build up that sounds like what you want.

This might be what you are after...http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,68741.0.html

[BY RSCO]

That is a great thread! Thanks for the link. I would be very pleased if mine can come out that nice.

[greenpigs]

 

[BY RSCO]

My original engine builder is way behind due to racing season, so I am looking for a backup - Hoping whoever it ends up being is as familiar with Mopar as my first guy...time will tell.

[greenpigs]

Well not sure where you are but if you post the city, someone here may know of a quality builder.

[BY RSCO]

I am in South Central Kentucky - about 2 hours from Louisville - between Bowling Green and Paducah - OR about 1:45 north of Nashville, TN - would be happy to spend a day round trip driving for a good build (to deliver, and then again to pick up)  - Have the transmission covered as we have one of the best trans guys in the country in our back door.