[FOR SALE] Rebuilt ‘77 440

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Freshly rebuilt 1977 440. The block seems to have been a warranty block as there are no stampings on the assembly pad or VIN pad. Guessing it was an RV engine. Block and heads suffered from what I'd call excessive rust but they have been cleaned and block run through airless shot to clean it out completely. Currently dressed like a 68-69 B body including forged crank dampener, 68-9 valve covers, and water pump housing.
Specs: .030 Over, SP forged pistons, LY rods w/ARP bolts, cast crank turned .010/.010, competition internally balanced, moly rings. Oil system modifications done, new cam bearings, brass core plugs, oil pump drive w/hardened tip. Heads are 452 truck castings with decent guides, new stock type intake valves, stainless performance exh valves (2.02/`1.74), viton positive seals, Comp 926-16 springs, retainers, and locks. Heads were bowl ported before I got them, I cleaned that up and gasket matched them. Has Comp 260H hydraulic cam 260/260, .440/.440, 212*@.050. MP timing set, Melling std pump with MP higher pressure relief spring, pickup, "402" pan and factory windage tray, Edelbrock CH4B intake (Chrysler p/n 2836150). New water pump, fuel pump, distributor, wires, temp and oil pressure senders. Comes with complete assembly sheet.
Engine has been run on my stand and cam has been broken in. With 4150 750cfm Holley idles at 800rpm, 40psi, 17" vacuum. Have additional pics and video. I will paint factory color of your choice. I can configure this engine (valve covers and oil pan) to be correct looking/fitting for E body, A body, or C body and/or adding carb or anything else you want for additional $. Intent is an engine that is ready to bolt in and run with your carb and exhaust manifolds/headers.
Sold as is, where is. Will not ship but can work with buyer to meet or deliver within 300 miles of 06237. Can provide references if needed.
$7800.00 obo. Open to trades.

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Not an RV/industrial block.....at least it's not a 440-3 block. Some van RV's had the 440-1 block. I can't tell from your photos if the heads are for the 440-1 or-3 block. The 452 casting heads for a 440-3 block used the tapered seat peanut plugs, the 440-1 heads use the 13/16 gasket plugs like all the cars used.
 
Thanks Mark! This uses the std large hex plug ie: RJ12YC. Might have been van or light truck then. A Buddy suggested maybe industrial top with zero stampings. It had the dip stick in the pan originally because that hole was plugged from the factory.
 
Price reduced to $7500.00. Also interested in A or F body roller trades, or 71-80 D/W truck as partial.
 
Price reduced to $7500.00. Also interested in A or F body roller trades, or 71-80 D/W truck as partial.

What is “competition balanced”? Is that the new term for a regular old balance? Thanks

Jake
 
Thanks for the question. In this case it means it's internally balanced within .1/gram.
As rpms climb, the difference in weights of the parts matter. What the driver feels is nothing compared to what the engine has to deal with. Factory stuff is way out of balance, but good enough for us not to feel, and the engine parts to deal with over a long term of normal use, or even shorter terms of some heavy abuse. I know of shops that will get things with a few grams and call it fine and that's fine for most people. 1 gram of imbalance on the crank at 5K rpm is about 1.1lbs of weight the crank and block have to deal with. At 6K rpm it's about 1.75lbs. 5 grams is over 8.25 lbs at 6K. More imbalance means more stress on the crank and block. So basically, this engine has very little reason to have problems. My performance expectations for this build were higher because if it doesn't sell it's going into one of my own cars and frankly I can be hard on things.
 
Bump and price drop -

$6750 or make offer. Trades of 70-76 slant 6 A body project, or F body w/manual trans
 
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