We are currently rebuilding our 1971 Barracuda and have decided to put a 440 four-barrel engine into it. We have purchased the block and heads. They have been completely disassembled, cleaned, hot-tanked, magna-fluxed (sp?), bored out to 30-over and is now ready to be reassembled. My husband and I had someone lined up to rebuild the engine but we can't get a hold of him (after trying for several weeks) so we are going to have to do this ourselves. We need to buy a few remaining parts before starting the rebuild. We have a lot of engine knowledge but not rebuilding one from scratch like this. Before we buy all these parts, can someone please verify that these parts are correct for our motor/car? Also, a few of the parts have questions with them that we need answered. I know that this is asking a lot but if we didn't desperately need the help, we wouldn't ask. Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to try and help!
Part Vendor Amt. Notes
Cam Summit $429.97 P/N CCA-K21-224-4
CAM DESCRIPTION - Comp Xtreme Energy; Lift .488/.491; .050 Dur 230/236; Lower stall convert 2200+; 1800-6000 RPM; 110 deg overlap
Lifters Summit P/N CCA-K21-224-4 w/ Cam, Lifters, Valve Springs, Retainers, Locks, Valve Stem Seals, Timing Chain/Gears, Assem Lube
Valve Springs Summit P/N CCA-K21-224-4 w/ Cam, Lifters, Valve Springs, Retainers, Locks, Valve Stem Seals, Timing Chain/Gears, Assem Lube
Gasket Set Summit $56.00 P/N FEL-KS2110
Intake Gasket Summit $25.00 P/N SLP-260-4035
Timing Chain Summit P/N CCA-K21-224-4 w/ Cam, Lifters, Valve Springs, Retainers, Locks, Valve Stem Seals, Timing Chain/Gears, Assem Lube
Oil Pump Summit $86.00 P/N MEL-M63HV
Oil Pickup Summit $27.00 P/N DCC-4529565
Carburetor TBD Edel 600-650cfm/elec choke What size CFM should we be looking for? And with electric choke?
Plug Wires TBD
Plug Wire Hold TBD
Exhaust Manif TBD
Distrib/Elec Mod Summit $180.00 P/N SUM-850005-1
Torque Conv Summit $345.00 P/N BMM-10415 2400 RPM Stall
Alternator Summit $97.00 P/N SUM-812106 60 amp / Chrome finish - NEED SINGLE GROOVE
Belt
Radiator Champion $310.00 P/N 2375 4-row 22"; lower port on driver's side - IS ALUMINUM OKAY? 2,3, or 4-row?
Hoses
Battery NAPA $120.00 P/N BAT 7527 710 CCA; OEM size
Oil WEIGHT? SYNTHETIC? BLEND? BRAND? HOW MUCH?
Additive Summit $13.00 P/N CCA-159 How many?
Trans Fluid Type F? How much?
Rear End Oil 80-90? How much?
Antifreeze 2-4 gallons
If I forgot something or you need more info, please don't hesitate to ask. We already have some of the parts including the starter, intake, water pump etc. These are the only remaining parts that we need, that we know of right now. Thanks again for taking the time to not only read this but trying to help!
Thanks - Mindy
P.S. I can't tell you what a valuable asset this forum has been thus far. Thanks to all the guys who have been there to help when we had no one else to ask.
