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    Offline Killer_Mopar

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    What years for forged crank 440s?
    « on: October 02, 2008 - 10:08:39 PM »
    Found a 440 for sale nearby me and before I go look at it, Does anyone know the last year that all 440s came with forged cranks? More specifically, did all 72s have forged cranks or was it like 73+ where only some had forged cranks? Thanks in advance.
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    Re: What years for forged crank 440s?
    « Reply #1 on: October 02, 2008 - 10:10:19 PM »
    most 72's yes  73's    iffy/no
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    Offline Killer_Mopar

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    Re: What years for forged crank 440s?
    « Reply #2 on: October 02, 2008 - 10:17:05 PM »
    Quote from: Moparal on October 02, 2008 - 10:10:19 PM
    most 72's yes  73's    iffy/no

    Thats what I thought and thats what I wanted to hear. Thanks a bunch :thumbsup: I'm guessing that I'm coming home with another 440 this weekend (if it isnt complete junk or sold by the time i get there)
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    Re: What years for forged crank 440s?
    « Reply #3 on: October 03, 2008 - 04:22:40 AM »
    if it has the htin 1" thick damper it is steel , the cast damper is much thicker
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    Re: What years for forged crank 440s?
    « Reply #4 on: October 03, 2008 - 10:45:37 AM »
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    Re: What years for forged crank 440s?
    « Reply #5 on: October 03, 2008 - 10:49:20 AM »
    Someone correct me I'm wrong but I think a few years back I read that the best forged cranks from Chrysler came out in 1971 and 1972.
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    Re: What years for forged crank 440s?
    « Reply #6 on: October 03, 2008 - 11:35:56 AM »
    The best ones were in the Max Wedge motors in the 60's.  :2thumbs:
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