need engine(440) advice,what set up do i need??

[burns5150]

hey guys,im not much of a motor guy,need lots of help and advice in this department.but here is my question if someone has the time...i am looking to get built(or try),my fist engine.got to start some day right?got books on stock rebuilds,but im looking for something a little more than that,but not be a "money pile".i am going to run a tunnel ram with 390 or 450 carbs(i know the disadvantages of the high rpm's vs street cruizing)but i need to know what goes in the motor that makes it perform better with that on top.could someone make a list as if they where going to the store and buy it all,cam,rods,pistons,pumps,heads or stock heads w/upgrades,etc.,.i dont mind the $1000.00-$2000.00 range but the more i can use my stock parts the better.im looking to get in the 400-500 hp range,"not" a everyday driver,with alot of "wow" factor.any advice is great advice,thanks guys,richie

[Rob R]

400-500 hp is no big thing...proper machine work ....005 deck kinda thing...I'd use a set of those 440'sRus alum heads ($800 or so for a new alum heads is hard to beat) and a 245@50 cam and your there

[burns5150]

dont get me wrong,i for sure, would like to get as much hp's(500+) as possible.and if this 440 can get more power with a little more upgrades would be wonderful.im just so not familar with this motor at all so i need big help(advise).this is the place!!l.o.l

[firefighter3931]

dont get me wrong,i for sure, would like to get as much hp's(500+) as possible.and if this 440 can get more power with a little more upgrades would be wonderful.im just so not familar with this motor at all so i need big help(advise).this is the place!!l.o.l

Take a look at Vegas Mike's 440....solidly in the 500+ horsepower range and boils the tires at will !!!! 


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Ron