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Offline Mopar Monster

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1971 440 blocks
« on: June 01, 2016 - 12:31:02 PM »
I have a 1971 Barracuda with a 318 and have been thinking about a big block upgrade.

How difficult is it to find a 1971 440 block for my car?  I don't ever see them for sale in my neck of the woods.




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Offline stinger

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Re: 1971 440 blocks
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2016 - 07:50:06 PM »
why would it matter what year is stamped in the block? I have a '71 in my 70 original 318 car, adds no value to the car if it's non matching.

Offline Mopar Monster

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Re: 1971 440 blocks
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2016 - 08:34:32 PM »
It's mainly personal preference I suppose.  I have a 71 318, 340 and 383...  Plus a bunch of other blocks and parts, some guys collect beer cans.

I even started sonic testing them just for fun.  I'm considering buying my own tester to save $$$. 

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Re: 1971 440 blocks
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2016 - 10:11:01 PM »
Where's your neck of the woods?  I've got a few gathering dust & I'm sure other members do to....
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