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Hey all, Im sure this has been answered her a million times but I need some clear and simple advice. I have a 78 440 out of a motorhome Im prepping to drop in my valiant. It has 452 heads and I have checked all the main clearences. The motor is in great shape. I plan to run it as is. The...

Hey All. I am installing a bone stock 78 440 in my 68 valiant. I need a clear answer. Can I use a factory exhaust manifold? If so Can someone post a picture of one?? I am trying to not have to buy headers this year. I have a pile of stock exhaust manifolds and I'm hoping I can squeeze a...

Hey all, I am trying to figure out if my donor 68 slant and 904 trans will be a direct bolt up in a 66 valiant wagon. I am hoping to use the trans as it has a shift kit..????

Does anyone know where I can get reproduction or used Tail lights for my Wagon. I am having trouble finding anything for it. Thanks

I was on summits site about to order my gasket set for my 440. I noticed it comes with composite head gaskets and I remember taking off steel. The summit one says it takes up .040 compressed. and the steel takes up .020 Are the composite ones any better?? I am trying to keep all the...

I am cleaning up all my tin for paint and I have 187 and 669 Pan. Is one better than the other?? The 187 is in better shape. One of them is going on my 78 motorhome 440 (effectionatly nicknamed chub)

I am in the process of cleaning up my low Compression 440. New gaskets, timing Chain and paint. I am an absolute nube regarding cams. This car will strickly be street and the piston is .150 in the hole running stock 452 heads that I have yet to cc. The cam/carb/intake combo are the three...

Just tore down my 78 California Emissions low compression 440. This is now the 3rd engine I have opened up hoping to find a little life left in her. These pics are the result. Mains all came out at .002 with plasti gauge and the rods came out just a hair under that. All the cylinders look...

Here is a bearing from the 73 440 I am hoping to install in my Valiant. What do you think? I am hoping to run this motor as is. Also number one cylinder has some light rust in it due to that having an open valve while in storage. The rest are fine. I will post a pic as soon as I get the head...

I just picked up a big block 727 I am curious if the yolk on the tail needs to be removed or can I get a driveline made for that. Also, will my 904 driveline fit this tranny and yolk with a shortening or do I need to get another from a factory 727 car with and 8 3/4 rear.

I am putting a 78 440 motorhome engine in my 68 Valiant more-door. I realize this is a low compression motor but I am doing this for fun and may build a nicer motor after she is together and running. My question is will a 68 383 oil pickup and pan work on this motor. They are off a C-body...

I am prepping to put a 440/727 combo in my 68 Valiant. I am using Schumakeer kit and headers. I just realized that everyone keeps making comments on manual steering. Is it possible for me to keep power stearing?? This car is very much a driver and if I cant keep power stearing that...

Can anyone tell me why my blower fan is making a "howling" noise on its lowest setting? It is brand new and driving me crazy!!! the fan is not rubbing on anything and it only does it on low

Hey all I picked up an 8 3/4 out of a 67 Barracuda. The Measurments are all correct for an a-body per your guys intruction. It was originally a sure-grip rear end but the pumpkin had been sold. The rear end is complete lug nut to lug nut with the exception on the missing center section. I...

I am grearing up for a big block swap into my 68 Valiant 4-door (yes I picked the 4 doors on purpose). I have my 8.75 sitting and ready to go. My question is will this bolt directly in with my current 225 /6 or will I have to modify my driveline?? If I could bolt this in now I would be one...

Will I be able to retain my blower fan and colum shift (automatic) with my 440 swap coming up??? These two issues are deal breakers for me.

I have the oportunity to buy a used one for 80 bucks. Is this worth the effort/Money. I am installing a bone stock 78 440 with 452 heads in my Valiant. My goal is to get it moving and finished before any upgrades. But I am not opposed to changing this out since the motor is still out...

My 68 valiant (4 door) turns out to have a 727 behind my slant six. I didn't even know they made 727s for a slant six. Aparently it's out of a van. I am wondering if I can keep this driveline for my bb swap????? The 8 3/4 I am going to use has the small carier. I assume I will have to have...

What PSI is healthy for 78 440 RV motor..? I know what the compression ratio is. I am looking for what reading I should have with a simple compresion test. It has 452 Heads

So I just realized as I was getting ready to order my Schumaker engine kit that they are six miles from my house. LOL I am going to just go pick them up. Two last things I am missing are a radiator and driveline. Can anyone tell me what the best donor cars or parts are for this? I am...

Since my 383 needs a lot of work I have a lead on a 1974 440 out of a running motorhome. From what I can tell this is a fairly detuned motor. and has less torque and horse powere than my 1968 2BBL 383 Are these newer 440 motors Junk??? Or would this motor do ok with my 906 heads on it...

Opened up my 383 this weekend and this is what I found (see attached pics). I was hoping to check the clearances on this motor and run it as is for the summer. Guess I'm back to the drawing board or off to the machine shop. It does have a steel crank and 906 heads though. Has anyone seen...

Finally got my first big block!! 1968 383 B 2BBL. out of a C-body I know its not a Hemi or an HP440 but I'm so excited about it I feel like throwing up. I bought it supposedly in running condition (unverified) and it came with a 4 bbl intake off a 69 383 and a good condition Holley 4 bbl...

Hey All, I have a 69 383 B motor complete that i am planning on putting in my 68 Valiant. It turns over freely and has good compresion but I do not know the history. I have been having a hard time tracking down a BB-727 for it. I did not get the flex plate with it so I was hoping to buy a...

Hey everyone, I am currently getting set up to install a 69 383 into my 68 Valiant. This motor did not come with a flywheel. I have located a good 727 in a 78 Newport with a factory 400. Can anyone tell me if I will have any issues using this Newports flywheel torque converter and...