what needs to change to get 440 fit into 318 70 barracuda w/PS?

[tahoemuk]

I found a 70 4 speed- they guy says its in decent shape, but for the 100 bucks he wants I wonder if its even worth getting or should I try to find a certain year/model manual tranny for the 440 and what year 440 makes a good donor motor?

[Chryco Psycho]

69-78 are the best 440 blocks , 66-72 have the steel crank if you are not stroking it

[acudanut]

What's wrong with a 67-68 440 Block ?

[acudanut]

I found a 70 4 speed- they guy says its in decent shape, but for the 100 bucks he wants I wonder if its even worth getting or should I try to find a certain year/model manual tranny for the 440 and what year 440 makes a good donor motor?

Even a core is worth that much.

[DocMel]

If not mentioned already

BB  Torsion bars

BB rear springs

[71chmark]

If not mentioned already

BB  Torsion bars

BB rear springs

You don't need these.

[Chryco Psycho]

the early block is missing the re-inforcement rib at head bolt depth on the outside of the block & is a slightly weaker design

[acudanut]

You don't need these.

YES I AGREE.. I have done at least a dozen of these cars..Going from a SB to BB.
YOU DON'T NEED THOSE ITEMS.

[tahoemuk]

thanks again. I found quite a few rv 440 motors in my area. One guy is basically giving me one with less than 2000 miles on his rebuild I have to pull it. my question is do I want one of these or what motor should I look for year, casting numbers etc?

I had an column auto so I dont have the clutch pedal setup, so my question here is do try to find a 727 auto or do I want to go with a manual of some sort while I'm making such a big change anyway- in for a penny in for a pound right? I think I can source a 70's era chrysler 4 speed in my area pretty easy if that is the right choice. I once put an aftermarket B&M cheapo shifter in my 67 firebird (which was a column auto) and I never really liked it. but it was my first car and I hacked it up so bad I wished I left it stock.

 I just want to make sure I make the right choices now so I dont have to do it twice on this really nice car (I've learned way too many things the hard way)

[Chryco Psycho]

nothing wrong with the RV 440 as long as it is not an industrial version where the water pump mounts to the heads , even if it is the block can still be used just the heads will not

[tahoemuk]

i found a 400hp built 440 and 727 reverse manual 727 for 2500 on craigslist, or should I go with a 4 speed and deal with the linkage problems with the clutch pedal. I love a manual, but I've never seen a reverse manual auto in action so I dont know if that is the best of both worlds like I've heard. Bear in mind it comes with a 3000 stall converter and will be used only for street use- thanks in advance

[Chryco Psycho]

I never learned how to drive an auto so I would go std
depending on the gear ratio 3000 may notr lock up on the highway which can make a lot of excessive heat