carb for a stock 440

[dixiedog]

I have a stock 440 I'm putting in my car (70 challenger).  The engine came out of a motor home (1977 or 78).  I have replaced the intake, Holley Street dominator, aluminum water pump housing, will be using headers also, trying to keep weoight down a bit).  What is the best carb for this?  I have heard different stories.  Also money is getting to be an issue (spent alot more than originally planned, I know).  I am going to drive it, not alot but not going to sit in the garage.  What is my best option?  I was thinking of a double pumper with mechanical secondaries.  Thanks, Danny

[Chryco Psycho]

I would use the Proform 850 cfm race series

[dixiedog]

where would I get one and how much?  Thanks, Danny

[nqkjw]

I would use the Proform 850 cfm race series

Isn't that a lot of carb for a stocko 440?

I'd have thought a Holley 750vac would be right.
That's what I use on my mild 440.

[brads70]

750CFM on a 340 but not a 440

[BB73Challenger]

Had a 750 on my mild 440...

Way too small, I'm at a 950 right now myself 

[EB3-GranCoupe]

i am sticking with the stock Carter AVS. i never seem to have much luck with the Holley's.

[MEK-Dangerfield]

I got the Proform 850DP with the choke on my somewhat hopped up 440 now. I LOVE it.   

Reading this thread makes me seem inadequate.   

Jeff, you went 950??   

[72hemi]

750CFM on a 340 but not a 440

  I am running a 750 on my 340 and its awesome.

[BB73Challenger]

Jeff, you went 950??   

Jeez I'm sorry no....

I went with the DP 850.
After I got my squiters set up I've got great throttle response!

Sorry again, to clarrify I used an 850 for my mild 440 

[dodj]

I would use the Proform 850 cfm race series

Just learning here, why choose the race series over the street series?

[acudanut]

 Holley 750 is Perfect with vac secondaries. Holley double pumper for 4-speeds.
Small blocks should use a 600 or 650 Holley.  Just 30 years of playing with them all.

[dixiedog]

I have been told to use a carter or edlebrock.  Holleys didn't do as well but I have no clue.  I do appreciate all the info guys.  My car is coming along quite nice.  Getting ready for the paint, that is if I can make up my mind as to the color.  It was originally burnt orange with burnt orange interior.  Am going  with black interior.   

[Chryco Psycho]

Mancinis has the best price on the Proform carbs
 the way I look at it the 340 & 440 both used 1000 cfm 6 packs & improved the performance + after years of doing this the 750 is too small for a 440

[dixiedog]

thanks Chryco, Danny