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Started by Jderek, May 11, 2012, 12:46:51 PM

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Jderek

May 11, 2012, 12:46:51 PM
So my block is toast in my 440...threw a rod.  Anyhow, anyone have experience with those 493" shortblocks Mancini sells?  I'd like to be able to re-use what I can off my current 440...mopar aluminum ported heads, 830cfm Holley, Street Dominator intake, Milodon water pump and oil pan, etc.  Any suggestions?
'68 Charger, 511" stroker(609hp,688tq), 4speed, 4.56's, 33x21.5 Mickey Thompson ET's.

nvrbdn

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May 11, 2012, 01:10:27 PM
sorry to hear your having problems with the car. that is one mean a$$ charger you have. good luck with the rebuild. dont know about the blocks your looking at.
70 Dodge Charger 500
70 Duster (Moulin Rouge)
73 Challenger
50 Dodge Pilot House

c00nhunterjoe

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May 11, 2012, 04:51:14 PM
How did you throw a rod?

Jderek

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May 11, 2012, 05:21:20 PM
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on May 11, 2012, 04:51:14 PM
How did you throw a rod?

Have no idea...let the car warm up...drove out onto the street...drove up a steep street...gassed it a little and boom...block blew out on passenger side.  I didn't build it...perhaps something wasn't done correctly.
'68 Charger, 511" stroker(609hp,688tq), 4speed, 4.56's, 33x21.5 Mickey Thompson ET's.

Rolling_Thunder

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May 11, 2012, 08:22:24 PM
PICS!   
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

1969chargerrtse

#5
May 11, 2012, 09:00:48 PM
Yeah, happened to me also.  Piston pin froze and rod snapped.  Got a 440 Monaco block and swaped my stuff over.  Sorry to hear that.
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

FLG

#6
May 12, 2012, 03:21:58 AM
Mancini sells very good quality stroker kits.

Also in for the carnage pics.

firefighter3931

#7
May 12, 2012, 09:03:42 AM
Sorry to hear this terrible news Justen  :icon_smile_blackeye:

Maybe contact the seller and see if there could be some financial restitution ?  :scratchchin:

The Mancini 493 is certainly a viable option  :yesnod:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs
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