Pics?
Not an expert opinion but the 440 will need exhaust manifolds (ebay) or headers (TTI or Schumacher), correct center dump pan with a dimple for the idler arm (440 source) , schumacher motor mounts, the 727 is no problem. Will have to cut a small square out of the LH motor perch to clear the oil pump.
8 3/4" Housing widths, flange to flange
A-BODY
B-BODY
- '62-'63= 53 1/4" (And '64 Max Wedge)
- '64 = 55 5/8" (Exc. Max Wedge)
- '65-'67= 54 1/4"
- '68-'70= 54 15/16"
- '71-'74= 57 7/8"
- '71-'73 wagon= 59 7/16"
8 3/4" Rear end widths, drum-to-drum:
A-BODY
- '66-'72= 57 1/8” (or 57 13/16” for BBP axles and brakes)
B-BODY
- '62-'63= 58 1/2" (And '64 Max Wedge)
- '64 = 60 7/8" (Exc.Max Wedge)
- '65-'67= 59 1/2"
- '68-'70= 60 1/8"
- '71-'74= 63"
- '71-'73 wagon= 64 3/8"
Spring perch widths (center-to-center)
A-BODY
B-BODY
- '62-'70= 44"
- '71-'74= 47.3"
8 3/4" axle shaft lengths (measured from the tip of the splined end to the outside of the flange)
A-BODY
B-BODY
- '65-'67= 28 7/8"
- '68-'70= 29 3/16"
- '71-'74= 30 5/8"
- '71-'73 wagon= 31 21/64"