Engine Build
The 440ci 4bbl Magnum was completely overhauled, stripped, cleaned, honed and re-bored. At the time, all I wanted was a reliable and factory spec engine. Nothing radical, just a smooth and economic engine with the same kind of power as factory (375hp / 480lb-ft). Being the numbers matching engine, I didn't want to beef it up too much so opted to stay relatively stock. The TorqueFlite-727 automatic transmission was also fully rebuilt and restored with a performance shift kit and custom stall converter. The engine build specs and camshaft sheet are at the bottom of this page.
The tired 440ci Magnum needing a much deserved rebuild.
The engine back from the engine shop after it's full rebuild.
The refreshed and machined original heads and intake manifold.
Next.. time to paint!
During the paint process.
From the side. A few more bits to go, mainly the sump.
From the rear...
The rebuilt Torqueflite-727 transmission ready to be mounted to the 440.
The k-frame being readied for the engine / transmission.
Done! All the bolt-ons, headers, valve covers, trans, carb, air cleaner all trial fitted and mounted to the k-frame.
A work of art! Alright... let's mount and fit this masterpiece in the Drivetrain Install
440ci Magnum Build Specs / Work:
Refaced Block
Crank Grind
New Billet Camshaft
Hydraulic Lifters
Gasket Set
New Pistons ("0.30")
Big End Bearing Set ("0.20")
Main Bearing Set ("0.20")
Camshaft Bearings
Timing Gear Kit
Oil Pump
Con Rod Bolt Kit
Piston Rings
Crank Damper
Strip, Clean & De-choke Head
Crack tested excellent
Reface Seats
Valve Inlet
Valve Exhaust
Valve Guide "K" Liner
Valve Springs
Valve Keeper Set
Spring Retainers
Valve Stem Seal
Reface Head
CC Head
Vac test Valves, Assemble Head
