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    Offline ghjedi

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    440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « on: February 25, 2011 - 03:33:21 PM »
    I am wondering what is the difference between a regular 440 and a 440 Magnum.  From the limited info I found on this topic, it appears the carb is the only difference, but is there anything else that is different?  Can anyone confirm?
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    Offline polarbear123

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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #1 on: February 26, 2011 - 09:44:08 AM »
    Dodge calls their 440, 4b, a magnum on a plymouth it is called a super commando they are all the same basic engine if it is a rb
    « Last Edit: February 28, 2011 - 02:25:43 PM by polarbear123 »
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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #2 on: February 26, 2011 - 10:10:11 AM »
     What about a 440 HP ???
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    Offline Cooter

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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #3 on: February 26, 2011 - 11:06:52 AM »
    The ever popular "440 HP" motor was nothing more than a plain jane 440 with a LITTLE hotter cam, Valve springs, Double ROW timing chain, and a windage tray...ONLY the "HP" stamped on the pad is why these engines are worth so much more to a restorer. Everything that is in a STOCK "HP" 440 will be upgraded when time to rebuild comes around...UNLIKE Chevy, where the "High Perf." 454 had the steel crank, forged pistons, good rec. port heads, WAY hotter cam, etc....Chrysler up until around 1976, had Forged cranks in the 440 "HP" engine...
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    Offline Jesus H Chrysler

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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #4 on: February 26, 2011 - 11:22:21 AM »
    "1 of 1 1972 Challenger 440 Convertible"

    ghjedi, sorry to thread hijack, but check my sig  :cooldancing:

    But they are right.  Depending on the year, the 440 Magnum and the "regular" 440 didn't have much difference beyond things that would be replaced during a rebuild.
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    Greg, in the middle of MA has:
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    1972 Dodge Challenger convertible 440 5 speed.
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    Offline ghjedi

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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #5 on: February 26, 2011 - 12:39:35 PM »
    Quote from: Jesus H Chrysler on February 26, 2011 - 11:22:21 AM
    "1 of 1 1972 Challenger 440 Convertible"

    ghjedi, sorry to thread hijack, but check my sig  :cooldancing:

    But they are right.  Depending on the year, the 440 Magnum and the "regular" 440 didn't have much difference beyond things that would be replaced during a rebuild.

    Nice to virtually meet you!  I guess I have to change my sig to "1 of 2 1972 Challenger 440 Convertibles"!
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    Offline ghjedi

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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #6 on: February 26, 2011 - 12:41:25 PM »
    Quote from: Cooter on February 26, 2011 - 11:06:52 AM
    The ever popular "440 HP" motor was nothing more than a plain jane 440 with a LITTLE hotter cam, Valve springs, Double ROW timing chain, and a windage tray...ONLY the "HP" stamped on the pad is why these engines are worth so much more to a restorer. Everything that is in a STOCK "HP" 440 will be upgraded when time to rebuild comes around...UNLIKE Chevy, where the "High Perf." 454 had the steel crank, forged pistins, good rec. port heads, WAY hotter cam, etc....Chrysler up until around 1976, had Forged cranks in the 440 "HP" engine...

    Thanks for the good info.  I was thinking there really wasn't any difference, but thanks for clearing it up.
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    Offline Jesus H Chrysler

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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #7 on: February 26, 2011 - 01:28:32 PM »
    Quote from: ghjedi on February 26, 2011 - 12:39:35 PM
    Nice to virtually meet you!  I guess I have to change my sig to "1 of 2 1972 Challenger 440 Convertibles"!


    Don't forget the 3 or so that were used in the Mod Squad:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/gtotiger/4766288484/in/photostream/

    Although I don't think they were 440's.  :ylsuper:
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    Greg, in the middle of MA has:
    1970 Dodge Coronet 440 "Zom Bee"
    1972 Dodge Challenger convertible 440 5 speed.
    1973 Dodge Challenger 318 "Brown Bomber"
    2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Blackberry Pearl.
    2001 Jeep Wrangler locked, lifted and lighted.  "Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Corporation"

    Offline Challenger6pak

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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #8 on: February 26, 2011 - 01:43:46 PM »
    The Mod Squad car is a 71 with a 72 grille and tail lights.
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    Offline ghjedi

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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #9 on: February 27, 2011 - 04:32:19 PM »
    Quote from: Challenger6pak on February 26, 2011 - 01:43:46 PM
    The Mod Squad car is a 71 with a 72 grille and tail lights.

    Good point.  I am also 99% sure that they were not 440s.
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    Re: 440 Magnum vs. 440 What is the Difference?
    « Reply #10 on: February 27, 2011 - 10:18:15 PM »
    Quote from: ghjedi on February 27, 2011 - 04:32:19 PM
    Good point.  I am also 99% sure that they were not 440s.
    I know 1 was a 340 car. It was the main one used in the show.
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