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  1. 72ScampTramp

    Intake and carb choice

    I'm throwing in the towel on the tunnel ram. More then I can chew. I'm looking into single intakes. I'd like single-plane as I like the look. Motor is 440 .030 over about 9.5 to 1 compression. Mild port iron heads. 4.10 gearing 3500 stall. Mostly street driven. I'd also like to stay with holley...
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    back fire

    I've done some tuning changes and feel really close. When driving I get a low middle backfire out exhaust. I'm down 2 60 for jets in both carbs. The loud backfire is gone. I'm at 20initial and 36total. Only,does it when I let off throttle and only while,driving not,in park
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    tuning baseline

    Warm weather coming. I need to go back and reestablish tuning base. I haven't had this running long. But timing going to start at 18 and 36 and i want that all in at 2500rpm right? Idle circuits I want the highest vacuum at idle correct? Setting idle at 900-1000RPM? mild 440 9.5 to 1 comp. stock...
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    Sound ok?

    http://youtu.be/oFrTcJW6xJk Ive ever had anything solid cam it makes me think something is wrong. Also is the puff of smoke from the valve cover hole normal?
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    valve adjustment

    So after head gasket. Ive got the head back. Setting the valves, I do not own a size big enough for crank bolt. Starter still hooked up. Is it ok to bump it around with the starter? Will that be hard on the cam? I believe I have the adjusters close just need to go back and set them right.
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    head gasket

    Should I replace one or both? I believe the drive side is blown. Pulled the front driver plug and water poured out. Funny as I had just pulled the plugs to check them and clean and nothing then and i havent even driven or gotten it to start since then.
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    plug sizes

    I need to plugs for my 440.. One is on the water pump where i removed the heater hoses. The other is on the back of the engine there are 2 holes back there for oil sender. Anyone know what sizes these holes are? Ive been searching but not finding anything definate.
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    Header studs

    After working with my Pro-Parts headers i decided that header studs might be best in my case. Installing them I know i need a bead of sealer anything else i need to put on them?
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    Help!

    Ok need some help! I have what I believe to be a DC BB K frame with spool mount. They motor mounts are pulled of a 440 I was told was pulled from a C body. The Driver side mount hits the mounting area for the steering box.
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    Spool mount rubbers

    I have some C body spool mounts that may need the rubbers changed im guessing these are a press out and press back in kinda deal? Also they didnt come with hardware will Grade 8 be ok?
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    3 random questions

    First this area on the head is there suppose to be something that covers this if so what? Second how to remove these studs without breaking them? Last on the tunnel ram which way should it face? I notice that the carb pads one side is taller then the other?
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    Push Rods which one?

    Can anyone steer me in the right direction. I have a 440 with a solid cam and crane adjustable rockers. Which push rods do I need?
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    440 head gaskets

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-4286754 Curious about these head gaskets. Right now... im about .015 in the hole with 452 heads which are about 90cc chambers. Im looking to bump compression on my build. With a .039 gasket im about 9.4.. with a .020 gasket i can get that up to my 9.7...
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    summit racing billet alum.. alt bracket

    I wonder if anyone has bought one of these billet alum alt bracket. I see summit and a few others have them. Im looking to cheat a bit and make my own any one have any good dimenions. Or if you have one unstalled can stencel it for me?
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    Question on Dual Carb vacuum

    I have a Weiand D port Tunnel Ram! motor build in progress. i have 2 600 cfm VS holley carbs! Now these run off vacuum but there isnt a port in the tunnel ram what do i need to do?
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    Camshaft degree

    Ok been watching some videos on how to degree a camshaft. Says timing figures taken at .050. If im understanding this right after i find true TDC, when the #1 intake is open to .050 my degree wheel should be at 15.5 degrees BTDC is this correct?
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    Timing Chains

    Are they all created equal? Putting together a 500hp ish 440. I had orginally went with a cheap gear drive. I installed today and didnt like it so it got chucked. I see them range from $40 on up. Wanna buy a good one that will work but not spend alot.
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    440 bolt sizes

    Ive looked and looked I cant find anything reference that tells me the length of the bolts. Like a noob i took mine apart but didnt tag anything and have no clue what goes where! Could somone please help me out I know the diameter and thread size but the length i dont know. Intake bolts Water...
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    Engine Assembly

    Lets talk engine assembly, any tips and tricks for a 440? Also what gasket sealer do you guys like to use? Was going to get it to the machine shop here this week but there out for vacation.
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    Will this get me a prepped block?

    I've been beating this subject in my head. Finally got a little money saved for machine work. Rough estimate is about $500 for just block. Basically what I want is a good foundation on my 440 build. 450-500hp estimated. Here is what I have on my list anything else I should do? Clean and crack...
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    Main bolts

    Putting a 440 together. I have a windage tray id like to use. What ARP bolts work with that. All ive seen is the ARP 140-5001 but seen they dont work with windage tray. I dont want to go to studs. Should i just go with out the windage tray?
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    Value on these?

    Wondering you guys could help me with a value. Im looking to go another direction and it order to do that I need to pedel these. They are Crane adjustable rockers. Nice shape includes, rockers, adjusters (which work smooth), hold downs and bolts, and 2 sets of shafts. Thanks in advance fellas.
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    what pullies and brackets do I need

    I have a 440 going into an A body. Will have alt and power steering, What pullies and brackets should I be looking for to make this all work? I havent been around mopars long and kind of ignorant when it comes to this stuff.
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    440 parts list help

    Im rebuilding a 440 shooting for about 500hp. Here is what i got so far for the engine. Parts I have: Crank, Rods, Pistons and rings Rod, Main and cam bearings Gasket Set includes head gaskets and i have intake, valley tray and exhaust Freeze plugs and thread in plugs Cam and lifters, valve...
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    Budget Cooling ideas

    What are you or have yall used on a budget to cool your BBs? Ive heard of a radiator out of an F150 and a few others. Just curious as to what yall have used?
  26. 72ScampTramp

    What push rods?

    Building a 440 and got most the major parts bought. Im running this cam http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=2560&gid=317 with stock 452 uncut heads and adjustable crane rockers. Im looking more for brand, size, and what ever else i need to make them work.
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    Horsepower Estimate

    Alright guys combo set... .030 440 Lunati 60341 Solid cam (see cam card) Real close to 9.7:1 compression ICON forged Pistons Mildly Ported 452 heads Flow sheet attached Dual carb Weiand Tunnel Ram 2x600 Holley carbs Pro Parts 2" headers Stock Stroke crank and rods
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    Whats your Big Block Combo?

    I know there are a few Big block guys on here. Whats your combo specs?
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    440 rebuild questions

    I'm starting to gather some misc. parts for my 440. Never built one before just curious as to what you guys like. What kind of intake gaskets do y'all like to use? Certain brand or type? Also is the stock distributor drive plastic? I'm assuming the bronze is better? With my build im about 9.3...
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    trans dip stick

    What trans dipstick works with 440 swap? Or do they all work?
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