How much horsepower does a 440 engine have?
OEM 440 block engines are capable of taking power from 600 to 520hp and surviving indefinitely since power is limited to 490 horsepower for many factory 440 models.
Who makes the 440 engine?
Chrysler
A simple 440 that anyone can build. We all know the 440 big-block is the largest displacement V-8 engine built by Chrysler, and when it comes to a combination of torque, power, and drivability, the 440 ranks as one of the best engines ever built.
How much horsepower can a 440 block handle?
Although the most powerful factory stock 440 engines produced a rated 390 gross horsepower, the OEM blocks can take power in the 600hp range, and survive practically indefinitely at the 500-550hp level.
How can you identify whether a certain part is forged or cast?
Forged parts are often tougher than cast parts. This can be determined by performing tensile tests on various areas on the parts. Additionally, the microstructures of forged and cast parts can be used to determine if a part was forged or cast. The microstructure of a cast part will have a more uniform grain structure.
Are 440 casting blocks more commonly used for truck motors?
They DO seem to be more commonly used for truck motors, however just because you have a truck 440 does not mean it will automatically have the thicker main supports. One important fact is that while 4006630-440 casting # blocks are the only blocks we have found to have these thicker supports, not all these blocks will have them.
What is the thickness of a 440 block?
Shown above is a picture of a 4006630-440 (1978 model) 440 block. The “A” measurement typically is about 3.190″. This is about 60% thicker than the early 440 blocks shown above. “B” typically measures about .520″, which is still about 40% thicker.
How much can you bore on a 440 block?
Then, in the May ’98 issue of Mopar Performance News, in an article titled “The Big Block Story” on page 16, it states: “The newer production 440 blocks, ’73-4 to ’78 are thinwall cast, so you can only bore them .020″…”
What are the dimensions of a stock 440 rifle?
FULLY PREPPED STOCK 440 BLOCK 4.375 BORE—4.150 STROKE EAGLE 4340 CRANK (3.750″X 2.375″) EAGLE H-BEAM RODS (6.760″X 2.375″) DIAMOND PISTONS-10.00 TO 1 INDY 440 EZ-1 CNC 295 HEADS 2.19 X 1.81—11/32 VALVES INDY 1.6 X 1.6 ROCKERS COMP SOLID CAM & LIFTERS .590 / .590 – .247 / .247 INDY CAST ALUMINUM VALVE COVERS