Re: [FWDLK] Dodge 58 Engine: 440 crank
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Re: [FWDLK] Dodge 58 Engine: 440 crank



Contact Muscle Motors, they do this all the time and they have a web site
http://www.musclemotorsracing.com/flash/intomm.html
John Photakis

David Homstad wrote:

> Mackey,
>
> There has been much discussion and "how to" articles a couple years back in
> a magazine called "Chrysler Performance". The examples used are a late model
> 400 with a 440 crank, resulting in 444 cid. It was necessary to machine the
> block for crank counterweight clearance. This combination is supposed to
> work very well. I forget the details on bearing diameters and rod
> combinations. I think standard pistons were used.
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Modelrcer@AOL.COM [SMTP:Modelrcer@AOL.COM]
> > Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 12:57 AM
> > To:   L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU
> > Subject:      Dodge 58 Engine
> >
> > Hello All
> > I have a 58 Dodge 350cu engine that I would like to make changes to and
> > put
> > in a 440 crank and use 400 heads. Does anyone know if this can be done? I
> > have been told that the 440 rod journals are the same as the 350 but the
> > mains will have to be ground .0100 thousands to be the same as the 350. I
> > am
> > not sure if the counter balance on the 440 crank will clear the block. If
> > this will work what rods should be used. I have been told that the early
> > 440
> > cranks will bolt up to the 58 torque converter. Would this combo require
> > stroker pistons? Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Mackey



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