1967 440 Barracuda

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To me the headers don't go in any more difficult than small block headers that hit everything, i can pull out/put in my gaskets with my Schumacher headers in 45 mins.
 
Forgetting for a moment about money and availability of parts, I would prefer to build a 340 stroker for an A-body car I plan to drive on the street. Parts fit better, the engine is lighter, and with the technology available today you can build a stroker with lots of streetable power.

Of course, if you are looking for eye candy, nothing is more impressive that a big block stuffed between the fenders!

Hawk
 
69B-Cuda said:
…….. It also depends on valve covers, I tried some aluminum ones but they would not fit.......
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Lol, Ya' need a different shoe horn with a 440...….

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Jim Lusk said:
I've seen larger radiators put in without changing the core support. While not ideal, the car did work and didn't overheat. I haven't decided which radiator that I'm going to run in mine, but I do have a '65 C-body 413 radiator that is practically a bolt-in (same width, but taller). I ran it in my old '67 Dart hardtop until the core sprang a leak. I may go aftermarket, but will likely use electric fans either way.

Both my Barracuda and my son's Dart have 440s with factory valve covers.
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FYI If that c-body rad is more than 22" high you won't be able to close the hood .
 
Use what you have . Yes , it's a challange , so what . It's been done a thousand times . Schumacher mounts and headers , center sump fan , /6 throttle cable for starters . YOU can't have power brakes or A/C . The biggest obstacle is cooling . There are hundreds of ways to solve this . Not all work for everyone . I you want PM me and I'll go over the basics . You can't cheap out here .
 
Another heater blower motor solution...Kinda hard to see in this pic, but you'll notice the extra hoses. Yup, that's an aftermarket AC in a Hemi powered Dart...and likely what will find itself in my 440 powered Barracuda.
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383Scampman said:
FYI If that c-body rad is more than 22" high you won't be able to close the hood .
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It probably is, but I've already run it. It was lowered to the bottom of the support or close to it. This is the only pic I have of it. I ran it until it developed a leak. And, yes the neck on the air cleaner was also shortened to clear the hood.
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